December 9, 2024 – The Director General of the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, held a courtesy meeting with Dr. Bernard Vanlauwe, Deputy Director General for Research and Development at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Their discussions focused on strengthening collaboration to advance agricultural development and promote sustainable farming.

RAB and IITA collaborate to enhance the agricultural sector, focusing on research, technology transfer, digital agriculture, and climate resilience. This partnership focuses on addressing challenges such as food security, climate change, and poverty while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.