HollandDoor recently hosted a study tour to the Netherlands for a Rwandan delegation, commissioned by AGRA and organized in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The delegation included representatives from the Rwandan government, AGRA, the Mastercard Foundation and Vanguard Economics, all engaged in shaping the future of Rwanda’s agri-food innovation system.
The visit forms part of ongoing collaboration with WUR on a multi-year strategy for Rwanda’s Food Innovation Hub, aimed at attracting private investment and research to accelerate food system development. The ambition is to move beyond primary production and position Rwanda as a hub for innovative agriculture and food R&D.
During an intensive three-day programme, the delegation explored Dutch agri-food innovation clusters and the role of public-private partnerships. In Westland, together with Dutch Greenhouse Delta, participants examined how greenhouse horticulture has developed into a globally competitive cluster and discussed the relevance of controlled environment agriculture for Rwanda in the context of its land constraints and climate stress.
The programme also included a trip to the town of Barneveld, where the education, research and private sectors collaborate closely in the poultry industry. Visits to Aeres MBO Barneveld and the Netherlands Poultry Expertise Centre highlighted how skills development and circular practices such as insect-based feed support a resilient value chain.
With many insights gathered, the focus now turns to turning inspiration into action.
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