Daniel Gies

Chief of Party, USAID Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Can technology improve farmers’ access to agricultural inputs? With @RwandaAgri and @BkTecHouse, we're facilitating a public-private dialogue on a sustainability model for Smart Nkunganire System (#SNS), an online supply chain management system for the agro-input subsidy program

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Formalized today our partnership with @MeteoRwanda to strengthen the dissemination of weather & climate information to smallholder farmers. The anticipated impact is to reduce farmers' vulnerability to climate risks⛈️, leading to improved agric yields🌽for consumption & markets.

[Dina Esposito @EspositoUSAID]

🌍🍎Don’t miss out on the #BIFAD Public Meeting happening tomorrow to join the conversation on improving access to safe & nutritious food in @FeedtheFuture target countries. Public comments are welcome! Register here & tune in at 9:30am EDT: https://t.co/PhexTJk7VU

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

The partnership with @ryaf_agribiz also targets to mobilize microfinance institutions and SACCOs to offer innovative and inclusive finance and training for the youth to access credit, utilise good management and farming practices in order to thrive in agribusiness.

[Daniel Gies @DanielGies68]

@HingaWunguke @ryaf_agribiz @AGRIPI_ @RwandaAgriBoard @AgInfluencersRw @agribnews Hinga Wunguke is very happy about this partnership, thank you RYAF Chair and team for partnering with us!

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Breaking barriers for youth to access financing in agriculture. Signed a new partnership with @ryaf_agribiz to boost youth participation in agribusiness through training, mentorship on financial literacy, and creating job opportunities for #YouthEmpowerment in agriculture.

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Closing a busy session at the #AFSForum2024 with a discussion by the Hinga Wunguke Chief of Party, Daniel Gies, on the @CNFA Farm Service Center (#FSC) model. The interactive dialogue presented recent data on how @USAIDRwanda-funded FSCs improve farmers' access to input services

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Spotlight on the visit by the @USAmbRwanda, Ambassador Eric W. Kneedler, to the #SME Pavilion at the just-concluded #AFSForum2024. The US envoy witnessed ongoing efforts by SMEs supported by @feedthefuture-funded Activities to enhance productivity and innovation in food systems.

[Daniel Gies @DanielGies68]

@UzayisengaGerm1 @SangwaSifa @USAIDRwanda Greetings from the AFSF! I would be pleased to share more info, feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected] and we can schedule a conversation. Thanks!

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Access to inputs remains critical for rural farmers! Join our session at #AFSForum2024 (Rwanda Pavilion - Thurs 4-5 PM) by Nsengiyumva Cyprien, Hinga Wunguke MEL Director, on how @CNFA's Farm Service Center model has improved the perfomance of agro-dealers and farmers. Come all!

[Daniel Gies @DanielGies68]

@RwandaAirfly seems Dubai flight tonight is cancelled, but no notification?

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

The meeting at Hinga Wunguke was attended by 38 CEOs and leaders of youth companies, including 18 young women, to discuss potential areas of partnership and the co-investment fund grant application process. Click here to view Annua Program Statement: https://t.co/iJGhOWtvCv

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Building strong food systems requires putting youth employment and entrepreneurship at the centre of agri-sector development. Engaging @ryaf_agribiz members on co-investment opportunities with Hinga Wunguke to produce nutritious products for local consumption and rural markets.

[FAO in Rwanda @FAORwanda]

Thank you @HingaWunguke for visiting @FAORwanda today to discuss joint efforts to improve #agrifoodsystems.

@CoumbaSow and her colleagues welcomed @FeedtheFuture support to producers of #Rwanda, particularly youth, to access inputs, knowledge, technologies, finance and markets.

[Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board @RwandaAgriBoard]

Earlier today, Dr. @T_Ndabamenye ,the DG of RAB, paid a visit to a blended fertilizer factory currently under construction in @BugeseraDistr . He toured the factory to see how construction activities are progressing, and expressed his satisfaction with the progress made thus far.

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Day 2 at the #AGRF2023: Impressive discussion as Hinga Wunguke shares findings from a recent study with @SCOPEinsight and @USAIDRwanda on boosting agrodealer performance to improve access to inputs, seeds and farm services, as well as access to finance. #Rwanda. @AGRA_Africa

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

She also founded and served as CEO of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (@ecx_Official) from 2008 to 2012. She shared her interesting thoughts on #Rwanda's agricultural sector and opportunities for new investment in the grain value chain.

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Timely extension services can boost farm productivity and incomes! Just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @RwandaAgriBoard to provide digital extension services linking farmers to input markets through the online Customised Agriculture Extension Services (CAES) platform.

[Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board @RwandaAgriBoard]

The partnership will create a conducive environment for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses (including women, youth, and people with disabilities) to access trusted formal, profitable, and inclusive markets, enabling them to secure dignified livelihoods.

[USAID Hinga Wunguke @HingaWunguke]

Umuganura is a time for sharing! We are joining districts to celebrate the good harvests, showcase the benefits of consuming nutritious diets🥦🍍and dialogue on adding value to agri-products and accessing markets to generate incomes💲for farmers.