SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Rwanda

Resilient Food Systems: Enhanced Value Chain and Post Harvest Management

SDG 1 No PovertySDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 13 Climate Action

PROJECT TITLE

Resilient Food Systems: Enhanced Value Chain and Post Harvest Management

ContextFood systems transformation is embedded in several national policies in Rwanda, including the National Transformation Strategy, the Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation, the National Environment and Climate Change Policy. In 2021, Rwanda developed its National Pathway, which highlights four priority areas for the country towards 2030: ensuring food security and nutrition for all, while increasing demand for healthy diets; enhancing the environmental sustainability of food systems; improving livelihoods for farmers and all workers in food systems while building resilience to shocks; promoting inclusion of women and youth in food systems, including through enhanced financial opportunities.
PUNOsFAO, WFP, IFAD
Contribution to SDGsSDG 1 No Poverty; SDG 2 Zero Hunger; SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 13 Climate Action
Contribution to other SDG transitionsDecent Jobs and Universal Social Protection; Energy Access and Affordability
DurationJuly 2024 – June 2025
Expected financial leverage$ 3,070,000
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement
OutcomesThe JP leverages on improved post-harvest management as a strategic approach to simultaneously reduce food loss, improve incomes, and boost food availability. The JP promotes the economic integration of youth-led MSMEs and builds linkages with partners and initiatives focused on nutrition and food security to connect the dots between food production, processing and consumption.
Partners
  • MINAGRI, RAB, RRDB, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Infrastructure
  • Enable – Belgium Development Agency
  • AGRA
  • Hinga Wunguke
  • USAID
Outputs
  • Assess suitable post-harvest handling management technologies (e.g. grain mobile dryer machine)
  • Equip youth-led MSMEs with post-harvest technologies and assist them in developing a rental business model, promoting public private partnerships
  • Identify successful business models for potential scale-up
  • Train and raise awareness among youth and farmers on nutritious and safe food, improved grain post-harvest handling and storage, irrigation, marketing, and financial management skills.
Post-harvest management Youth employment Inclusivity