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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Isao Fukushima, and the Mayor of Rwamagana District, Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, on have signed a $74,138 grant for the construction of Cyaruhogo marshland irrigation systems.<\/p>\n

The signing ceremony happened on Tuesday March 14 and will see Japan providing funds to the district for the improvement of rice cultivation and farmers\u2019 livelihood of more than 3,000 people in and around Rubona Sector.<\/p>\n

The support is under the framework of Japan\u2019s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP\/Kusanone).<\/p>\n

Under this scheme, the Government of Japan provides grants to NGOs, educational institutions such as schools, health institutions such as hospitals and local authorities for their development projects at community level.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Two local NGOs get grants to uplift rural communities<\/p>\n

The project responds to diverse development needs in the areas of education, health, water and sanitation and agricultural development in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

During the ceremony, Ambassador Fukushima explained the importance of contributing to the agriculture sector which is a mainstay of Rwanda\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgriculture is one of the priorities of Japan\u2019s development assistance in Rwanda, along with infrastructure, safe water, and science and technology education, because agriculture has been and continues to be a mainstay of Rwanda\u2019s economy as shown by the 2020 Census,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Irrigation is one of the most important components to enhance agricultural productivity in Rwanda and its expansion is set as a goal by 2024 in the Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture in Rwanda Phase 4.<\/p>\n

Fukushima welcomed Rwamagana district\u2019s great contribution to the project with expectations to see a great outcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe admire the Rwamagana district\u2019s great contribution to Rwanda\u2019s Agriculture Sector and its economy as a whole. I sincerely hope that people in Rwamagana district will benefit from the new irrigation systems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said this project also aims to generate a synergistic effect with the Project for Water Management and Capacity Building (WAMCAB), under the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which started in 2019.<\/p>\n

This WAMCAB Project intends to improve the capability of managing irrigation and water systems.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Rwanda looks to Japan for sustainable irrigation schemes<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is our absolute pleasure to contribute to the agricultural sector in Rwanda, especially in Rwamagana District, and hope that farmers will reap the full benefit from it,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Japan has also worked on the irrigation system in Rwamagana District for a long time through \u201cThe Project for Rehabilitation of Irrigation Facilities in Rwamagana District.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through the Grant Aid, he said Japan will continue its efforts to support and work with the people at grassroots level in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda as well as NGOs in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Isao Fukushima, and the Mayor of Rwamagana District, Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, on have signed a $74,138 grant for the construction of Cyaruhogo marshland irrigation systems. 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