Farmers Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agricultural Projects in Rwanda: Case Study of Rwanda Agriculture Board

Agriculture continued to play a vital role in Rwanda’s social and economic development, serving as a primary source of livelihood for the majority of the population. Despite numerous government and partner-supported initiatives, many agricultural projects had continued to face sustainability challenges, particularly after the withdrawal of external funding. These challenges were largely associated with limited farmer skills, weak institutional frameworks, and inadequate coordination among key stakeholders. The study on Farmers’ Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agricultural Projects in Rwanda, with a case study of the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB). The specific objectives examining the effect of needs assessment, personnel development, institutional development, policy development, and stakeholder management on the sustainability of agricultural projects implemented by RAB.