Accelerating Clean Cold-Chains for Rwanda’s Agricultural Transformation
Following our recent successful in-person workshop at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) in Kigali, Rwanda, we are inviting you to help expand this crucial conversation by joining us online on August 7th.
Webinar Overview:
Rwanda’s ambitious agricultural transformation, as detailed in the government’s (MINAGRI) fifth Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 5), recognises resilient cold-chain infrastructure as fundamental to achieving economic growth through sustainable agriculture, reducing fool loss, improving nutrition and enhancing food security, and expanding the country’s export opportunities.
This webinar will build upon insights from the ACES workshop, exploring key strategies and practical actions required for the rapid deployment of clean, resilient, and inclusive cold-chain solutions to achieve Rwanda’s agricultural transformation goals, and identifying how ACES can support delivery of solutions, overcome implementation barriers, and mitigate unintended consequences. Strategies and actions that are not only applicable to Rwanda, but also key to delivering this critical infrastructure across the Global South.
Key Discussion Points:
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The essential role of cold-chains in achieving Rwanda’s agricultural transformation targets.
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Innovative cooling and cold-chain solutions tailored to Rwanda’s specific needs.
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Practical pathways and opportunities for sustainably and inclusively scaling up cold-chain infrastructure.
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Key barriers and constraints, including business models, finance, engineering expertise, and infrastructure challenges, as well as strategies to mitigate unintended consequences.
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Necessary strategic interventions for mobilising investments, developing local technical skills, and financeable business models.
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How ACES can actively facilitate, support, and enhance the delivery and impact of cooling and cold-chain solutions.
Join CCN webinar hosts Dr Leyla Sayin and Dr Tim Fox, along with their online guests, to contribute to collaboratively mapping out the next steps towards realising a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous agricultural future for Rwanda and beyond, through the accelerated deployment of clean cold-chains.
