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born 1970
Gérardine Mukeshimana (born 10 December 1970) is a Rwandan scientist and politician who served as Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources from July 2014 until 2 March 2023. She was appointed Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialised agency of the United Nations, in July 2023 and took up the post on 28 August 2023.
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“You made a good decision. Vocational schools are joined by super geniuses, not poor performing students as people used to claim.”
“We cannot keep asking the world’s smallholder farmers to act as its strongest shock absorbers.”
“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.”
"But young people and the banks do not know each other.”
“That means one in 12 people on the planet.”
"Come in with the concessional public money so that we can be able to attract the private money.”
“Embrace agriculture sector not because it is the backbone of our economies but, because it is its oxygen.”
This moment demands African leadership, partnership, and ambitious investment.”
“Africa’s rural economies cannot absorb this level of pressure alone.”
“Together, we are addressing the root causes of instability and forced migration by building resilience abroad, and stability at home.”
“The project we are launching today is a great example.”
“From IFAD’s earliest days, Japan has been a vital partner in our mission to transform food systems, fight poverty and malnutrition, and foster rural development.”
“Governments, multilateral banks, and the private sector must work together at the first mile, where investments can deliver the highest economic and social returns.”
Let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that women and girls can participate fully in economic life.”
Rwanda has a huge economic potential, great opportunities, and a good business environment, and so is the Agriculture Sector.
The success of climate adaptation finance will ultimately depend on its ability to translate global commitments into tangible investments in rural communities.”
“These numbers have gone down a little bit, but we still see extreme hunger in Africa and West Asia.”
“Economies become more resilient, and we move closer to the equitable rural transformation we all seek.”
“The mechanism is starting in East Africa, but it is designed to be adapted and replicated across Africa.”
“They can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and other global commitments.”
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