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Climate Change, Environment, Forest, water, sanitation and transport, eco-tourism.

Final evaluation for SIDA funding agreement activities under the project entitled” institutional support to FONERWA.

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY

(RCID Ltd), in collaboration with the Africa Circular Economy Network (ACEN), has undertaken a training as part of the Circular Food Systems Program in Rwanda

ECOLOGICAL ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

Assessment of the gaps of Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) practices and Technologies into the National Agriculture Systems in Rwanda.

WHO WE ARE

Regional Research Centre for Integrated Development (RCID Ltd) is a research-based organisation registered in Rwanda since May 2013. RCID Ltd has highly experienced skills in developing and implementing mitigation plans and identifying key planning issues faced during post-disaster recovery. Areas of expertise include assessing the impacts of hazards and enabling communities to accomplish mitigation through comprehensive planning, transportation planning, zoning, and other planning mechanisms. RCID also focuses on Results-based Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (M&E), conducting program evaluations such as Baseline, Mid-term, and End-line assessments, impact assessments, feasibility studies, and gender surveys.

RCID has a strong record of working with local communities and stakeholders across biodiversity management, wildlife management, forestry landscape management (FLR), environment, climate change, water management, food security, nutrition, agriculture, and socio-economic development. Additionally, RCID supports technology dissemination and agricultural information services (Satellite data, GIS, ICT, Drones) and has a solid network of local, regional, and international consultants in various disciplines.

RCID has been actively collaborating with the Rwanda Government and stakeholders on climate change adaptation awareness integrated into research and development. Since 2013, RCID has contributed to the Eastern Africa Community Climate Change Thematic Group and has provided technical assistance in climate change policy. This has involved reviewing existing policies and recommending a comprehensive climate change adaptation strategy for Rwandan agriculture, in partnership with IFPRI.

RCID collaborates with various organizations across levels:

National level: Collaborates with local and national partners in public and non-governmental sectors, including academic institutions, private firms, and farmer organizations.
Regional level: Works with partners across Eastern Africa in research, education and training, knowledge management, value chain development, policy development, and organizational development. This includes partnerships with National Organic Agriculture Movements (NOAMS) and a long-standing collaboration with Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT/Kenya), IFOAM, Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM), ICIPE/Kenya, CIAT, and Access Agriculture. Together, they implement the Africa Knowledge Organic Agriculture Program (2020-2025), funded by GIZ/BMZ, aiming to establish a knowledge hub for Organic Agriculture (OA) within the African context.
Continental level: RCID collaborated with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) on the Tobacco Control Capacity Building Program in Africa, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) from 2019 to 2022. In 2021, RCID partnered with Alliance for Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) and ACORD/Rwanda to research food systems and policy frameworks that support African food policy in Rwanda.
International level: RCID collaborates with over five international research organizations, working with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Rockefeller Foundation, and AGRA on the "Food System Transformative Integrated Policy (FS-TIP)" initiative in Rwanda in 2021.

Client : CTA, the University of Rwanda, and Charis Ltd

There is a general consensus that smallholder farming needs to become more productive, more sustainable and more profitable. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drone-based system services can contribute towards these goals by bringing some of the tools of precision agriculture to producers, which include large and medium-scale holdings and associations of small-scale farmers growing the same crop in contiguous areas. In 2018-19, CTA is upscaling its activities to increase the number of countries covered and the number of UAS operators across Africa and to assess via scientific on-site research, the costs and benefits of the technology. These activities and this project are framed within the larger intervention known as Transforming Africa’s Agriculture: Eyes in the sky, smart techs on the ground.

RCID Ltd, in collaboration with CTA, the University of Rwanda, and Charis Ltd, conducted a comprehensive study from 2017 to 2019 to assess the viability of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) services in smallholder wheat and potato farming in Musanze District, Rwanda. The study aimed to determine whether smallholder farmers, acting on data-driven advice generated via UAS, could increase their net income through higher yields or reduced costs, such as lower fertilizer use.

The research began with a baseline survey of smallholder farmers cultivating Irish potatoes and wheat in the region. This was followed by extensive training and extension services, which guided farmers from production to harvest, utilizing UAS technology to optimize their practices.

One of the key components of the study was to assess the willingness of individual farmers and farmer cooperatives to pay for UAS advisory services by analyzing a cost-benefit analysis comparing farmers who received UAS-based advisory services with a control group that relied on conventional farming advice. The findings of this study contributed to the broader initiative of transforming African agriculture by integrating advanced technologies like UAS into traditional farming practices. The project not only highlighted the potential of UAS to enhance agricultural productivity but also explored its economic viability, offering valuable lessons for the future of precision agriculture in Rwanda and beyond.

Client : Rwanda Organic movement (ROAM)

The Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) projects in Rwanda focus on promoting sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture to improve food security, environmental resilience, and economic growth. Key initiatives include assessing gaps in organic agriculture systems, integrating agro-ecological practices in agricultural programs, and supporting organic farming for crops like pineapples and strawberries. Studies have identified challenges such as limited access to organic inputs, high certification costs, and low private-sector involvement. Recommendations emphasize the need for policy reforms, capacity building, and public-private partnerships to address these issues. Projects like the Transforming Rural Economies and Youth Livelihoods (TREYL) assessment highlight the importance of regenerative agriculture for youth and rural economic development. Additionally, assessments of organic fertilizer supply and usage call for stronger advocacy to include organic fertilizers in government support programs, thereby enhancing the agricultural sector's sustainability and productivity in Rwanda.

Climate Change, Environment, Forest, water, sanitation and transport, eco-tourism.

The projects in Climate Change, Environment, Forest, Water, Sanitation, and Eco-Tourism in Rwanda involve diverse initiatives aimed at fostering resilience, sustainability, and community empowerment. Key projects include evaluating and supporting FONERWA's climate resilience efforts, biodiversity protection near Nyungwe National Park, and forest landscape restoration for improved livelihoods. Other initiatives, such as the AREECA project and SOS Rwanda's agroforestry programs, focus on forest and ecosystem restoration, food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. Feasibility studies in districts like Rulindo and Rwamagana emphasize land use management, agroforestry, and green technologies like solar irrigation and greenhouse farming to mitigate climate impacts. Additionally, the Livelihood Restoration Program (LRP) under the Rwanda-Burundi interconnection project provides modules on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable practices for communities affected by infrastructure projects. These programs collectively aim to enhance environmental conservation, boost economic opportunities, and support climate adaptation across Rwanda

GENDER EQUALITY, FINANCIAL INCLUSION, AND YOUTH

The projects focused on addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and promoting women’s empowerment in Rwanda include a variety of targeted initiatives. The Speak Out Project, funded by UK Aid Direct and implemented by ActionAid Rwanda in partnership with the Faith Victory Association (FVA), aimed to support survivors of violence, particularly young women affected by teenage pregnancies. Operating across four districts, the project strengthened skills in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and GBV, boosting beneficiaries' confidence to report and combat violence. Additionally, the POWER project, in collaboration with FVA, empowered 4,050 women smallholder farmers, encouraging them to advocate for their rights and address gender inequities that hinder their economic participation. Lastly, CARE International Rwanda’s mid-term program review for 2022-2025, in partnership with MDF Training and RCID Ltd., highlights ongoing efforts to bridge gender equality gaps, combat SGBV, and promote economic and health rights for women and girls. The program has made significant progress, reaching 1,272,392 women and girls (85% of its target) and meeting objectives in Gender Equality, Right to Health, Economic Justice, and Climate Justice, in alignment with Rwanda's Vision 2050 and CARE Global priorities.

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