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# Improving skills for holistic employment in modern agriculture

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### Donor(s)

- Luxembourg

### Implementation period

31.10.2024 - 30.10.2030

### Total duration

72 months

## Context

Rwanda's Vision 2050 is an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at transforming the country into a high-income nation with high living standards for all citizens. A key challenge is transforming the agricultural sector, which currently employs 69% of the population, to increase productivity and sustainability while reducing the percentage of people working in subsistence agriculture. This requires significant innovation in agricultural practices and a strong focus on developing high-quality agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to equip workers with the necessary skills for a more productive agricultural sector. Empowering women and youth is crucial, as they represent a significant portion of the agricultural workforce and play a vital role in driving innovation within their communities.

## Project aim

The project aims to **sustainably transform agricultural systems in Rwanda and improve livelihoods for women, youth, and persons with disabilities** through enhanced climate-resilient TVET in agriculture.

To achieve this, the project will **establish TVET Centres of Excellence (CoEs) that provide high-quality skills training and formal certification in agriculture, food processing, and animal health**. The project will also **focus on enhancing mechanisms for agricultural innovation and job placement in the agricultural labour market**.

By aligning training programs with industry needs and fostering connections between CoEs and the economic ecosystem, the project seeks to **empower graduates, support rural communities, and contribute to the overall modernisation of Rwanda's agricultural sector**.

## Expected results

Expected results are:

- a strengthened Governance of central and district institutions to provide better guidance and oversight for TVET schools, ensuring curricula align with economic needs;
- the establishment of 3–5 TVET CoEs with conducive learning environments that incorporate modern teaching methods for long-term training programs and short courses for upskilling, ensuring alignment with market demands;
- the establishment of production units within the TVET CoEs to provide practical training and commercial services to enhance student employability;
- the assessment centres will be set up to facilitate Recognition of Prior Learning, allowing individuals to gain qualifications based on their existing skills;
- to improve Labor Market Insertion, the project will enhance mechanisms for workplace learning and career guidance, connecting graduates with employment opportunities in the agricultural sector.

## Sustainable Development Goals

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#### 04. Quality education


## Budget

### Total budget

EUR 30,000,000

### Contribution breakdown

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EUR 30,000,000

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade


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