Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the acronym MINAGRI is a ministry of Rwanda with headquarters at Kigali, Rwanda. It is headed currently by Ildephonse Musafiri since 2023. It was established by the Government of Rwanda to aid promote agriculture and livestock sector of the country.

Activities
In late November and December 2019, following the effect of COVID-19 on the economy to Rwanda, mostly considered as least developed countries. The ministry with assistance by the Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations was able to analyse and carry out their Annual Assessment Mission of crop production in the states of Rwanda.

Leadership
The governmental agency is headed by a minister appointed by the President of Rwanda.
 * Ildephonse Musafiri (2023–present)
 * Gerardine Mukeshimana (2014–2023)

Bibliography/ Further reading

 * African land development in Kenya, 1946–1962. (1962). Kenya: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Water Resources.
 * African Land Development in Kenya, 1946–1955. (1956). Kenya: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Water Resources.
 * National agricultural innovation system assessment in Rwanda: the small livestock sub-sector. (2023): Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 9789251377819
 * Public investment prioritization for Rwanda's inclusive agricultural transformation: Evidence from rural investment and policy analysis modeling. (2022): Intl Food Policy
 * Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme. (2003). Italy: NEPAD. ISBN 9780620307000