The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is the government agency responsible for managing Rwanda’s national parks and protected areas. Its mission is to transform and develop Rwanda’s economy by enabling its private-sector growth. African Parks began its work with the RDB in Akagera National Park in 2010 and in Nyungwe National Park in 2020. In both agreements, African Parks recognises RDB CEO, Francis Gatare, and senior management for their unwavering support of Akagera and Nyungwe.
The Foundation views its resources as rare risk capital that can improve conditions and create change in the most difficult circumstances and geographies. Since 2014, the Foundation has supported a range of habitat and wildlife conservation projects, as well as operational and security improvements, at Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. In 2021, the Foundation took the lead in supporting the historic translocation of 30 white rhino to Akagera National Park. Continuing its commitment, in 2024, the Foundation provided ongoing support to safeguard Akagera’s flourishing rhino population.
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