Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 |
| Location | Gashora sector, Bugesera District, Eastern Province, Rwanda 2°16′14″S 30°15′38″E / 2.2705°S 30.2606°E |
| Website | www |
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a Rwandan higher education institution specialising in sustainable agriculture and environmental management. It is located in the Eastern Province, in Bugesera District (Gashora sector, Mwendo cell, Gaharwa village).
Created in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation[1][2], this university focuses on research aimed at advancing agriculture.
The institution offers students free three-year training in agricultural development. It began delivering courses in 2019 and became fully operational in 2021[3].
References
- ↑ "Partners". RICA: Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ Bainbridge, Sierra. "Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) | ASLA 2020 Professional Awards". www.asla.org. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ Bekele, Liya (22 January 2025). "RICA: A Model of Sustainability and Education in Rwanda". FurtherAfrica. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
External links
- Kaven, Tesi (14 September 2024). "Top Rwandan college's architectural design long-listed for Dezeen Awards 2024". The New Times. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- "Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture | Biennal". landscape.coac.net. Retrieved 6 April 2026.