📸 Photos from our launch of a new book on Rwanda’s gastronomy and culinary art. Working with four Rwandan chefs and the Rwanda Arts Initiative, the book highlights the potential of underutilised local crops. #AFSForum2024

#yesterday during the launch of the book "Uruhimbi: Rwanda Gastronomy and Culinary Art" at #AFSForum2024 developped by Food and Agriculture Organization and @RwandaArtsI. with my fellow Agirite Social Media Agriculture Influencers we had a great chance to connect and learn from hon.Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri and Patrick Karangwa, PhD from Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda

From Food and Agriculture Organization Coumba D. Sow and from RAI Sophie Kabano coauthored the book “#Uruhimbi Rwanda’s Gastronomy and Culinay Art”. They worked with 4 chefs and a technical team to showcase Rwanda's diverse cuisine and the use of local ingredients for better nutrition. #AFSForum2024

Well done Coumba D. Sow and FAO in Rwanda team for this innovative initiative.

🟢🟡Big up to this group of incredible Rwandan Chefs who've corroborated with FAO in Rwanda on a cookbook celebrating Rwandan history, and possibly a future, of of #food. #AFSForum2024 #GoodFood4All

Rwanda’s food scene has grown in the last decade, blending tradition with innovation—all the while sharing our culture and boosting tourism. Let’s celebrate Rwandan flavors while empowering communities!

At #AFSForum2024, delegates from across Africa and beyond have been discussing agrifood systems transformation. The FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel shared a strong message: it’s time for action.

At the #AFSForum2024, FAO in Rwanda and Rwanda Youth In Agribusiness Forum collaborate to empower and support youth-owned MSMEs to showcase their activities & pitch for investment. This helps foster sustainable development in the #AgriFoodSystem and promotes inclusive prosperity. #BuyFromYouth

Attended the launch of 'Uruhimbi: Rwanda Gastronomy and Culinary Art' at #AFSForum2024, led by Hon. Minister Ildephonse Musafiri, Hon. State Minister Sandrine Umutoni, FAO in Africa, and UN Rwanda. A remarkable work by Food and Agriculture Organization and RAI celebrating Rwanda’s culinary heritage.

Today our Food and Agriculture Organization in #Rwanda Representative Coumba D. Sow joined Dr Abebe Haile-Gabriel Regional Representative FAO in Africa in Good Morning Africa Food Systems Forum to discuss climate change and #agrifoodsystems as well as promotion of neglected yet more resilient crops. #AFSForum2024

Good morning AFS! Happening now is the anticipated #Rwanda Legacy Program at the #AFSForum2024 !!! Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda

"Rwanda has demonstrated the translation of political announcements into practice. It is only Rwanda that has received the Award for Best Achievers of the Malabo Target four times in a row." ~ Abebe Haile-Gabriel FAO in Rwanda

"Rwanda has demonstrated the translation of political announcements into practice. It is the only country that has received the Award for Best Achievers of the Malabo Target four times in a row." ~ Dr. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, Regional Representative FAO in Africa

Congratulations #Rwanda for leading the way with the #RwandaLegacyProgramme presented at #AFSForum2024. Dr Abebe Haile-Gabriel Regional Representative FAO in Africa confirmed, as longstanding partner, our support to Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda through the #HandInHand for its successful implementation.

Thank you SDG2AdvocacyHub for your support to Rwandan Chefs who are spearheading local gastronomy and culinary arts in the country and beyond. #UruhimbiBook

As #AFSForum2024 concludes, FAO’s Coumba D. Sow and Abebe Haile-Gabriel met with Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri. Abebe Haile-Gabriel praised Rwanda’s leadership in translating political announcements on agriculture into practice. FAO in Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda