Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda
The study systematically ranks investment options in the agrifood system based on their cost-effectiveness across multiple development outcomes. Investments in SME processors and traders and livestock extension are the most cost-effective for promoting agrifood GDP growth and employment. SMEs and l...
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International Food Policy Research Institute
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| author | Aragie, Emerta A. Niyonsingiza, Josue Thurlow, James Warner, James Xu, Valencia Wenqian |
| author_browse | Aragie, Emerta A. Niyonsingiza, Josue Thurlow, James Warner, James Xu, Valencia Wenqian |
| author_facet | Aragie, Emerta A. Niyonsingiza, Josue Thurlow, James Warner, James Xu, Valencia Wenqian |
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| description | The study systematically ranks investment options in the agrifood system based on their cost-effectiveness across multiple development outcomes.
Investments in SME processors and traders and livestock extension are the most cost-effective for promoting agrifood GDP growth and employment.
SMEs and livestock services together with seed systems and credit access contribute positively to social outcomes (poverty, undernourishment, and diet).
The analysis finds a trade-off between economic gains and environmental outcomes— higher GDP effects often come with greater environmental costs.
The Rwandan case demonstrates a slight shift in the relative cost-effectiveness of investments when accounting for historical climatic risks.
The study emphasizes the need for data-driven investment planning, climate-aware policies, and balancing short-term gains with long-term sustainability objectives. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1747092025-11-06T07:44:50Z Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda Aragie, Emerta A. Niyonsingiza, Josue Thurlow, James Warner, James Xu, Valencia Wenqian sustainable development agrifood systems investment agricultural extension The study systematically ranks investment options in the agrifood system based on their cost-effectiveness across multiple development outcomes. Investments in SME processors and traders and livestock extension are the most cost-effective for promoting agrifood GDP growth and employment. SMEs and livestock services together with seed systems and credit access contribute positively to social outcomes (poverty, undernourishment, and diet). The analysis finds a trade-off between economic gains and environmental outcomes— higher GDP effects often come with greater environmental costs. The Rwandan case demonstrates a slight shift in the relative cost-effectiveness of investments when accounting for historical climatic risks. The study emphasizes the need for data-driven investment planning, climate-aware policies, and balancing short-term gains with long-term sustainability objectives. 2025-05-16 2025-05-20T19:17:00Z 2025-05-20T19:17:00Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174709 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174468 Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Aragie, Emerta; Niyonsingiza, Josue; Thurlow, James; Warner, James; and Xu, Valencia Wenqian. 2025. Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda. Rwanda SSP Policy Note 25. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174709 |
| spellingShingle | sustainable development agrifood systems investment agricultural extension Aragie, Emerta A. Niyonsingiza, Josue Thurlow, James Warner, James Xu, Valencia Wenqian Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title | Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title_full | Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title_fullStr | Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title_full_unstemmed | Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title_short | Synopsis: Cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in Rwanda |
| title_sort | synopsis cost effective options for inclusive and sustainable development in rwanda |
| topic | sustainable development agrifood systems investment agricultural extension |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174709 |
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