Abdou Konlambigue
@A_Konlambigue
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Father, husband, afro optimist, value family and friendship - and working for a sustainable development
Joined November 2010
Together with partners across the agrifood system in #Rwanda, led by @RwandaAgri and @FAORwanda, we celebrated #WorldFoodDay today in @Nyamagabe — reaffirming our commitment to work “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” @CipotatoRW @BiovIntCIAT_eng
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The #GwizaMuhinzi team, funded by @EUinRW & led by @IITARWANDA + @INGABOSYNDICAT1, visited @RuhangoDistrict. Welcomed by the Vice Mayor Economic Affairs, discussions focused on boosting cassava productivity & supporting Rwanda Cassava Cooperative with modern processing facilities
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.@RwandaAgriBoard seed technicians completed advanced hybrid maize seed production and certification training at @IITA_CGIAR, gaining cutting-edge techniques in inbred line development & quality control. This aims to strengthen #Rwanda's efforts in improving maize seed systems
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Scaling up High Quality Cassava Peel (HQCP) technology in Rwanda! Over 2 days, IITA Expert, Dr. Okike, trained 35 cassava & livestock entrepreneurs on High-Quality Cassava Peel processing into animal feed. More entrepreneurs are committed to produce HQCP for sustainable feed.
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Umunsi mwiza w’Umuganura ku Bahinzi n’Abanyarwanda Bose. Happy Harvest Day to all Farmers and Rwandans. #Umuganura2025
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Ephrem, a trained baker, now uses High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) to improve his bakery products & boost income. Through the @EUinRW -funded #GwizaMuhinzi project by IITA & @INGABOSYNDICAT1, he was trained to use HQCF, which delivers quality bakery products & cost reduction.
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Well said @simeonehui We wish HE The RH @EdNgirente all the best in his new endeavors.
Thank you HE @Edngirente for your outstanding leadership and dedication. It was a privilege to work with you. And kudos to President @PaulKagame for spotting such remarkable talent in service of Rwanda. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.
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Join @CGIAR Centers in #Rwanda: @CipotatoRW, @IFPRIRwanda, @IITA_CGIAR, @BiovIntCIAT_eng at #RwandaAgriShow2025 We are taking the technologies to farmers, because farmers are our main drivers and they deserve to know how these technologies benefit them. #CGIARInnovations
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The #ACAT2025 has just kicked off in Kigali, #Rwanda! @IITA_CGIAR is sharing a range of #NextGenAgri technologies under the @AfDB_Group's @Taat_Africa program, including innovations on cassava peels, beans, and maize; driving stronger African food systems.
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Productive leadership exchange! Met with @Cipotato DG @SimonHeck21 & Africa Director @joyce_maru at our Abidjan office. We explored ways to deepen our partnership within the #OneCGIAR framework to accelerate food systems transformation across Africa. Stronger together!🌾🥔
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🚀 RUNRES Phase II kicks off in Rwanda! @IITARwanda & partners scale up innovations for High-Quality Cassava Peels & Black Soldier Fly Larvae 4 sustainable animal feed. Funded by @SwissDevCoop, #RUNRES project champions circular economy solutions across the rural-urban nexus.
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Exploring new avenues for agricultural collaboration🤝 #Rwanda's envoy to Nigeria, Amb. Christophe Bazivamo visits @IITA_CGIAR to discuss strategic agricultural partnerships. Read more about the discussions: https://t.co/y1cWptPZKM
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Pleased to welcome Amb. Christophe Bazivamo to @IITA_CGIAR. Our discussions, following my recent visit to 🇷🇼, underscored the importance of science, partnerships, and innovation in advancing Africa’s agricultural transformation. Looking forward to deepening collaboration
On March 28, Amb. Christophe Bazivamo visited @IITA_CGIAR, touring its facility and meeting with DG Dr. Simeon Ehui. Building on Dr. Ehui’s recent trip to 🇷🇼, the visit reinforced shared commitments to sustaining agricultural transformation through research-driven innovation.
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Thank you @IITARWANDA ateam for the warm welcome. I was inspired by your energy and commitment. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship to deliver real impact for Africa’s farmers. The future of agriculture depends on it
@IITA_CGIAR Director General and @CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr. @simeonehui visited our office. Speaking to IITA Rwanda staff, emphasized creativity and innovation in research, urging them to think entrepreneurially to develop groundbreaking solutions for farmers.
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Today, Hon. @mcbagabe received Dr. @simeonehui, Director General of @IITA_CGIAR, and CGIAR Director for Africa to discuss @IITA_CGIAR's ongoing contributions in Rwanda and areas to strengthen collaboration aligning with Rwanda's PSTA 5 and NST2 priorities.
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Always a pleasure to engage with Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente (@EdNgirente) . We had a productive discussion on deepening collaboration between @IITA_CGIAR and Rwanda to advance agricultural research and innovation for sustainable development. @CGIAR #OneCGIAR #Agriculture
Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente met with Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). They discussed partnership opportunities in advancing research in the agriculture sector.
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Last year, #Rwanda-n seed entrepreneurs highlighted issues in hybrid maize seed production, mainly limited skills. To address it, we connected them with @IITA_CGIAR seeds experts in Nigeria. They are now receiving hands-on training in hybrid maize seed production & maintenance
IITA, @RwandaAgriBoard, @AGRA_Africa & @SystemsSeed are training CEOs & Production Managers of seed companies in #Rwanda on business management practices& hybrid maize seed production. This follows an IITA assessment highlighting challenges in sector & proposed targeted solutions
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.@Rabourn represented IITA at @Design_Drives conference on the future of digital innovation. This year’s theme, "Where innovation meets impact," aligns perfectly with @IITA_CGIAR vision of using Human-Centered Design to drive greater impact at scale #DDXDubai #InnovationDesign
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As we step into 2025, let's reflect on the milestones of #AIDI Great Lakes! Funded by @FeedtheFuture & @USAID, we're scaling agricultural, livestock & nutrition innovations in #Burundi, #DRC & #Rwanda. More in the Newsletter (issue 4): https://t.co/SNXPua05T2
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A ray of hope in Gitega: farmers are using improved seeds & fertilizer, along with modern techniques to harvest more nutritious food. Thanks to @FeedtheFuture, this gift from the American people keeps on giving as farmers multiply their seeds for more bountiful harvests. Improved
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