Championing Rwanda’s Circular Food System: Meet the Second Cohort of SMEs Leading the Change

Championing Rwanda’s Circular Food System: Meet the Second Cohort of SMEs Leading the Change

Africa faces the highest levels of hunger globally, with nearly 300 million people affected in 2023—20.4% of its population—compared to lower rates in Asia and Latin America. While hunger has stabilized or improved in other regions, it continues to worsen in Africa. By 2030, over half of the world’s 582 million undernourished people are projected to live in Africa, 130 million more than before the pandemic.

In Rwanda, nearly 40% of food produced is lost or wasted annually, despite agriculture being a key economic driver, employing over 70% of the population and contributing 33% to GDP. Addressing this issue through circular economy solutions is essential to creating a sustainable and resilient food system.