July 26, 2026
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2026 Business & Climate Talks: Eco-Tourism and Green Investment Take Center Stage in Musanze

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Musanze, Rwanda – Today, the picturesque district of Musanze—home to Rwanda’s iconic Volcanoes National Park—played host to the first edition of the 2026 Business & Climate Talks. This landmark event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to explore how eco-tourism, sustainability certification, and green investment can drive Rwanda’s climate resilience and economic growth. Hosted by the Ministry of…

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Empowering Africa’s Food Systems: Women Take Center Stage at AFS Forum 2026 Webinar

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The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…

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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027: A Launchpad for Africa’s Next Generation of Scholars.

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The World Bank Group (WBG) has officially opened applications for the 2027 Africa Fellowship Program, offering a transformative opportunity for young African researchers and Ph.D. candidates to gain hands-on experience in international development . This prestigious fellowship is designed to build a pipeline of talented African scholars who are passionate about shaping the continent’s future through evidence-based…

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Kura Na AgTech 2.0 Opens Applications for AgriTech Startups in Rwanda.

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KIGALI, Rwanda – Applications are now open for the second edition of Kura Na AgTech, a grant program designed to support scalable, innovative agriTech startups that are transforming Rwanda’s agricultural sector. The program is calling on startups already operating in the market, generating revenue, and using technology to address real challenges faced by smallholder farmers across the…

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BRD and Italy’s CDP Sign EUR 30 Million Deal to Accelerate Green Investments in Rwanda.

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KIGALI, Rwanda – In the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) signed a EUR 30 million financing agreement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy’s national development institution, to fast-track green investments and boost climate resilience in Rwanda. The relationship supports the expanding collaboration between Rwanda…

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BRD and BADEA Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.

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KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…

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