The Rwanda Dairy Development Project (RDDP), spanning from 2016 to June 2023, was implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) with co-financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Rwanda.

The project targeted 12 districts across Rwanda’s four provinces, focusing on enhancing the dairy value chain to contribute to pro-poor national economic growth and improve food security, nutrition, and the livelihoods of resource-poor rural households.

In 2023, RCID partnered with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) to conduct a comprehensive mapping and profiling of RDDP-supported investments across these districts.

This extensive exercise involved profiling and mapping 1,233 investments, which included infrastructure such as Milk Collection Centers (MCCs), Milk Cooling Plants (MCPs), nitrogen plants, boreholes, and various dairy-related institutions, cooperatives, and groups.

RCID utilized advanced geospatial tools, including ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Online, to create an offline geodatabase and an interactive online dashboard.

This platform provides detailed attribute information about each dairy infrastructure, including the title, beneficiary, utilization, and maintenance status.

The mapping project facilitated a clear understanding of the spatial distribution of dairy investments and their impact, ultimately supporting the continued growth and sustainability of Rwanda’s dairy sector.