Leveraging science, technology and innovation to enhance food security in Rwanda : technical report for the STI for SDGs roadmap

Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission joined forces launching the project on STI for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Roadmaps in Africa. The report lays the foundation for STI for SDGs roadmap in Rwanda with the focus on fostering food systems transformation to enhance food security of the country with the focus on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance food productivity. The report identifies areas for further investment in STI and proposes policy and governance mechanisms to increase impact of innovation in the challenge area. This report is based on stakeholder workshop and interviews and the desk study. The work was undertaken in collaboration between JRC and the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) of Rwanda.