“Food systems leadership is something that we can actually build deliberately.” – Joost Guijt, African Food Fellowship Director.

Hon. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, PhD hosted a team from Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Rwanda, led by Country Director Stella Mugabo. They discussed TBI’s work in Rwanda’s agriculture sector and partnerships to advance food systems transformation through digitalization and efficient delivery mechanisms.

The African Food Fellowship focuses on supporting food systems leaders. Our leadership programme is uniquely designed to unlock individual and collective systems leadership practices.

Proud to support #Rwanda’s bold journey to reimagine the state with technology at its  heart. At Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with governments to empower communities through digital  progress, innovation, and connectivity. Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda Watch the story: youtu.be/hMbq9APYaGM

Hon. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, PhD met with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Rwanda team, led by Country Director Stella Mugabo. Their discussions focused on exploring new areas of collaboration, including establishing efficient delivery mechanisms for the agriculture sector.

Today, Hon. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, PhD received a courtesy call from Joanne Mutungi, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Regional Director. They discussed TBI’s ongoing and future contributions to Rwanda’s agriculture sector and explored new avenues to deepen collaboration in advancing food systems transformation.

We’re Hiring! The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is seeking individual consultants to join the development team in our Digital Office. Apply now through: umucyo.gov.rw

Curious about Africa's ag future? Don’t miss out on Africa's largest Agricultural Technology event—the #ACAT2025 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 9th-12th, 2025. REGISTER NOW. SEE YOU THERE! #ACATAfrica #ACAT2025 #AATFAfrica #NextGenAgTech #AgTech AATF Africa

⏳ We are 5 Days away from #ACAT2025. Happening at the Kigali Convention Centre, hosted by MINAGRI and AATF Africa. Expect a showcase of the latest agricultural technologies from Africa and beyond, all aimed at transforming food systems across the continent. Don’t miss it!

linkedin.com/posts/lilian-w…

linkedin.com/posts/lilian-w…

Today MINAGRI Leadership met with Rwanda Space Agency, Rwanda Information Society Authority, Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda, and National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda to review the implementation progress of the National Geospatial Hub (GeoHub). A collaboration that aims to deliver an “eagle-eye” geospatial view of Rwanda’s agricultural season...

Rwanda Space Agency Rwanda Information Society Authority Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda ...providing scientifically backed insights from planting through to yield forecasting—and enable proactive planning, real-time monitoring, timely interventions, and evidence-based decision-making to strengthen agricultural productivity and resilience.

Today, Minister Dr Telesphore Ndabamenye received a courtesy visit from Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to discuss priority initiatives for Rwanda's agricultural sector. He commended the Institute’s renewed commitment to shared goals through strategy, policy, delivery frameworks, and innovative solutions.

The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has deployed the Geospatial Hub, also known as Geo-Hub, a digital platform that uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor the country’s farmlands in real time. newtimes.co.rw/article/32060/…

Today, FAO in Rwanda with Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda & Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, under #FDIVI project, concluded the pilot of Tunga, a Kinyarwanda AI voice assistant for agricultural advisory services, tested by 46 agents from Musanze, Ngororero, Nyanza & Nyagatare districts. Thanks GIZ Rwanda & Rwanda Information Society Authority.