Investment Opportunities: AGRICULTURE

Agriculture has historically been a mainstay of Rwanda’s economy. This makes it of pivotal importance to the country and therefore the Rwanda Development Board. With it contributing over a third of the country’s gross domestic product and employing almost 80% of the country’s working population, it remains a key sector in RDB’s effort to foster private sector led development.

Current Projects

Fresh Wholesale Market

Project Description:

It is The necessary land has been acquired and a specific feasibility study together with an architectural design are expected to be conducted by 2011
Annual Fresh Foods and Vegetables consumption is estimated to be 3,077,660 MT.
The main sources of revenue and their expected contribution in total revenues include:

Produce entry market fees (38%)
Rental fees from trading stalls (21%)
Supermarket, cold-room, loading user charges (19%)
Banking and administration halls and other (22%)

Investment Amount:

US$ 48m

Investment Mode:

PPP

Flower Park

Project Description:

A 200 ha land has been identified in the Eastern Province for the development of a flower park.

The project is expected to produce over 95 million stems every year starting with 60 million stems per year in Phase I.

Production will be under green, computerized irrigation, with fertilizer and pesticide application. These high production techniques will ensure that 95% of the products are of export quality.

Investment Amount:

US$ 21m

Investment Mode:

PPP

Useful Links

Ministry of Agriculture

Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority (RARDA)

Rwanda Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)

Rwanda Horticulture Development Authority (RHODA)