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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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The business of the farmer who grew and supplied chia seeds to the company’s warehouse is understandable, and we accept it
"Public resources must be used strategically to remove constraints, to reduce risk and to unlock the private sector capital,”
"Our role as a public institution is to push that blending,”
"The future of food belongs to Africa if we empower smallholder farmers, youth and women and connect them to markets and the wider food ecosystem,”
"They have their brains, they have their energy,”
“The private sector plays a crucial role in driving investment and fostering innovation in agri-food systems.”
“Solidarity, equity, and partnership are essential elements of SSTC.”
“With the right investments and partnerships, we can create resilient food systems that feed the growing population in harmony with nature, while they deliver jobs, stability, and hope for future generations.”
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.
“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 report confirms what IFAD has been advocating for: Food systems present a great opportunity to deliver on global challenges, addressing climate issues, sustainability and inequality.”
“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 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.
“By investing together, we can deliver tangible gains for farming communities—unlocking economic opportunities and strengthening the country’s ability to thrive in the face of climate challenges.”
“By scaling up innovative, community-driven solutions like those in Yunnan, we are investing in rural people’s ability to adapt to climate change and secure a sustainable future for their families and communities.”
“Management’s continued focus on decentralization to enhance IFAD’s country presence and programme delivery.”
“I saw first-hand how, as productivity, irrigation and access to markets improved, so too did the lives of rural people.”
"You will find that you have small companies. Many of them don't break through. And they don't transform the economy because they remain very small for long,”
“Every farmer should embrace irrigation; and I pledge that the government will keep doing everything possible to support all farmers in irrigation wherever feasible.”
“Without innovation and entrepreneurship, various components of our food system would fail short to deliver to the growing demand of population growth and urbanization.”
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