Attracting Private Sector Investments to Ensure Food Security in the Nygatara District
Agriculture in Rwanda
Strategic position combined with the high engagement rate among the population (~70%), contributes to the success of the local agriculture sector, which accounts for ~30% of national GDP and contributes to more than 70% of the total export earnings.
Investor Benefits
Supplies
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Savings of more than 60% of an average investor’s CAPEX in comparison to similar agriculture projects in Africa
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Favorable lease terms for land blocks
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Fixed rates of water and electricity consumption, subject to commitment
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Electricity is available across the entire project area
Irrigation System
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System was designed by Netafim, the global leader in the irrigation sector
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Irrigation capacity - 4.5mm per day
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Pressure at commercial block connection varies between 52 to 60 bar
Connectivity
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Within two hours of Rwanda’s dry port in Kigali (operated by DP World)
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Connected to 29 destinations around the world by air
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80 Mn people in immediate proximity
Corporate Incentives
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Full support of RDB, Rwanda’s one-stop shop for Foreign Direct Investment
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Free company incorporation within 24 hours of registration
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Potentially advantageous tax incentives
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No restriction on foreign ownership
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No restriction on capital flow and foreign currencies
Services
Investors will benefit from a wide range of on-the-ground services offered by the Gabiro Agri-Business Hub:
Capacity Building
Extension Services
Installation Services
Design & Engineering
Empowering local communities through expert-led knowledge transfer
Supporting farmers in achieving their goals with personalized expertise and innovative strategies
Delivering accurate installation for your irrigation system
Creating tailor-made designs and solutions for every project
Social Impact
Job Creation
Forecasted to create more than 4,000 new jobs, 50% of which for the local community.
Increase Revenue
10X increase in revenue for landowners and local communities.
Knowledge Transfer
Local capacity building as part of Netafim’s contribution and presence on the ground. This includes the establishment of a demo-agriculture farm and demo-dairy farm.
Food Security
Potential to diversify into crops with substantial higher yields.
Land for Local Communities
1,680ha (30% of project area) will be allocated to local communities. The community blocks will be fully equipped with state of the art in-field irrigation from Netafim.