China pledges RWF5 billion for bamboo cultivation, processing and utilization (Linked to Record ID#17195)

On May 13, 2013, the Chinese government announced a 5 billion RWFR grant to the Rwandan government to cultivate, process, and utilize bamboo in Rwanda.

According to the Chinese Embassy article, the project was under implementation on June 5, 2015, as the Chinese Ambassador Shen Yongxiang visited the bamboo cultivation demonstration site; however, it is unknown if this grant was ever dispersed.

The announcement for this grant was made at the 7th Joint Committee session between Rwanda and China and was attended by Honorary Professor Silas Lwakabamba, Minister of Infrastructure and Mr. Li Jinzao, the Vice- Minister of Commerce of China. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.