Diplomats Of Rwanda

"Rwanda is playing and will continue to play a proactive role in preventive diplomacy, the establishment and consolidation of peace on the African continent, and in other parts of the world ."

"All we have achieved as women in Rwanda, we owe it to our President ."

"another problem was that ICT infrastructure and equipment used in teaching courses were given to some schools but they are not used partly because they are not enough."

"about 75 per cent of roads in the City of Kigali are dirt roads, it was an indication that much needed to be done."

"Today, we are witnessing with horror the resurgence of anti-Rwanda hate speech, and pro-genocide calls which are unfortunately encouraged by certain officials and politicians in DRC."

"the computers that were given to schools do not have the capacity to handle some of the programmes such as Geographic Information System (GIS) – a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present spatial or geographic data – which schools are required to teach."

"Some schools don’t have smart classrooms because they do not have access to electricity ."

"there was need for proper collaboration between local leaders so that districts in the city plan together with neighbouring districts to construct feeder roads to ease inter-district cooperation and trade."

"We think that there is an opportunity in the ongoing battle against the pandemic to use the experience to enact an emergency health bill that is clear and will make the entire process even much easier so that we are even more ready if something like this happens again ."

"During this meeting, we will also be signing amendments which will be based on not leaving anyone behind in the recovering journey, during and post covid-19 pandemic and the vulnerable will be our main focus."

"said that there is need for members of society that received former prisoners in their neighbourhoods to be prepared to live with them while former inmates should also embrace the country’s unity and reconciliation programmes."

"The visit was aimed at ensuring that Rusesabagina’s rights to not be tortured, not be discriminated against, access to health, social welfare, and due process of law are respected ."

"Those people are good and productive workers. We might lose their contribution into the public service yet they are good and productive workers."

"This agreement formalizes our ongoing dialogue and opens the door to deeper cooperation across multiple sectors ."

"I think the law should give chance to religious people who may want to join the civil service but because of their religious belief may allow them to take an oath on a flag or religious books ."

"“Every farmer should embrace irrigation; and I pledge that the government will keep doing everything possible to support all farmers in irrigation wherever feasible.”"

"“Horticulture is central in our current Government Program to fight against malnutrition and hidden hunger as it’s an important source for vitamins and micro-nutrients. Furthermore, the horticulture sub sector is one of the fastest growing among the contributors to Agriculture GDP.”"

"“Embrace agriculture sector not because it is the backbone of our economies but, because it is its oxygen.”"

"“Investing in resilience is as urgent as addressing humanitarian needs. In the long run building resilience will save more lives and improve more livelihoods, and it is a sustainable solution.”"

"Countries around the world are feeling the impact of climate change, which is said to be affecting their communities."

"Building climate resilience is best done by designing and implementing solutions in an integrated manner, using hard infrastructure measures and nature-based solutions as well as governance solutions and community-based practices ."

"Africa should be self-reliant. We should join our efforts with a converging goal to achieve the continent's self-reliance and dignity."

"Society covers up offenders due to reluctance to speak up in families and neighborhoods ."

"As part of improving the expropriation processes, we are requesting for the fast tracking of the Prime Minister’s Order determining the organization, functioning, responsibilities and composition of the committees in charge of supervision of projects of expropriation in the public interest ."

"This year was characterized by a global health challenges, but government made sure it did not impede the rights of the population ."

"We are expecting to increase the understanding of human rights principles and inclusiveness; mobilising local leaders on their role in human rights promotion and protection as well as mobilising university lecturers and students on their role in human rights promotion, among others ."

"Rwanda has a huge economic potential, great opportunities, and a good business environment, and so is the Agriculture Sector."

"Rwanda’s agriculture sector has shown resilience in the face of the pandemic. However, the sector will need the right push to realise its full potential."

"As per my experience, I strongly believe that agriculture can be a thriving sector and play a key role in lifting rural populations out of hunger and poverty."

"“I urge Rwanda poultry business owners to take advantage of the presence of the captains of this industry, to establish lasting business partnerships to improve your respective poultry operations … To those that wish to start engaging in various poultry value chain business, this is your time.”"

"“This programme … is meant to help farmers and livestock rearers cope with climate change … to ensure that even when adverse conditions strike, they are not completely ruined.” (In context of introducing agricultural & livestock insurance schemes)"

"I am thrilled to join IFAD and amplify the global call to invest in small-scale farmers and to keep focus on making global and local food systems more sustainable, resilient and equitable for the people who work in them and feed the world."

"The business of the farmer who grew and supplied chia seeds to the company’s warehouse is understandable, and we accept it,"

"The Agriculture and Livestock sector is one of the most representatives in the country and has a strong weight on its economy; however, to really exploit its potential it is essential to invest."

"“Our country has made commendable progress in food security as it improved from 48 per cent in 2006 and reached to 81.3 per cent in 2018."

"“It is not yet clear whether the money that investors gave to Akenes and Kernels Ltd to invest in chia seeds farming was used for that purpose.”"

"“We have ambitious plans to keep growing the productivity of our lands to make sure that we can feed ourselves but also working hard so that whatever we’ve harvested doesn’t get lost.”"

"“The agriculture sector in our country has huge opportunities for wealth creation; that’s why I call on you to take advantages of these opportunities and make fortunes from farming activities.”"

"“The agriculture sector is set to create employment, satisfy our food and nutrition needs by 2022, and reduce the poverty rates from 39.1% to 15% by 2024.”"

"“The current 4th phase of the Strategic Plan for the Agriculture Transformation (PSTA4) … puts gender mainstreaming and women empowerment on the front of what’s being done along the whole agriculture value chain in Rwanda.”"

"“To seize the huge opportunity that food systems transformation presents, we need to invest in the hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, who produce one third of the world’s food and up to 70% of the food in low and middle-income countries. This is the only path to a food-secure and stable future, as well as the most cost-effective by far.”"

"“In a year where close to half of the world’s population will go to polls, it is essential not to lose focus on medium-term investment.”"

"Today’s gathering also presents a good opportunity to assess progress, pinpoint areas for improvement, and collectively chart a course of action."

"Our nations share more than just geographical proximity; we share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. Along with these ties come many shared challenges, especially in safeguarding the safety and security of our citizens ."

"But the most important is to work together, look at immediate challenges that are faced and resolve them at the border ."

"She promised to honour the trust that the Chamber of Deputies had in her by effectively assuming her responsibilities and ensuring good collaboration with her colleagues to contribute to the development of Africa"

"I will encourage the African diaspora to actively partake in the development of the continent ."

"The Commission has for many years asked for more budget to reach more citizens using technology to promote human rights and do research that is based on investigation, information gathering to give tangible results."

"It is a moment for all of us to comfort survivors, to pay tribute to the heroes who stopped the Genocide, and most importantly, to reflect on how we can work together to ensure that such atrocities never happen again anywhere in the world ."

"“Please consider the High Commission as partners and not just diplomats so we can both learn from each other."