The American envoy expressed this today, in a press conference that followed bilateral discussions between him and Rwanda’s premier, Dr Ngirente Edouard.
The bilateral discussions focused on partnering with Rwanda, and putting in action the government’s Seven-Year Programme (7YGP) that was set last year.
Amb. Vrooman emphasized the importance the U.S. government places on partnering with Rwanda to ensure its youth have the knowledge and skills needed to drive economic development and build their future, especially in the Education and Agricultural sectors. He stressed the importance of partnering with all stakeholders to accomplish the goals of the Seven-Year programme.
“Recently, we launched a Rwf28 billion project to support agricultural growth and resiliency across Rwanda. The project, called Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze, will be implemented over five years in 10 districts across Rwanda,” he said.
“Since more than 70 % of Rwandans are in the Agricultural sector, the sector is an important one and needs all the help it can get. This is why we are doing all we can to support so that Rwanda can accomplish the goals that it set.” Amb. Vrooman added
The new Rwf 28 billion project will directly benefit over 200,000 farmers. The project will help them grow at least 50 percent more crops on the same size of land by promoting sustainable use of fertilizers, improved seeds, irrigation practices and more.
Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), each year, the US donates USD10 million, approximately Rwf93 million to Rwanda to support the country’s development.
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