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Agriculture development bank in the pipeline – PM

The government has ambitious plans that will see the agricultural sector transformed in the next six years, with an agricultural development bank set up to streamline the sector’s credit processes.  It wants to see the level of access to agricultural credit increased from four to 18 percent. Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi made the announcement as he presented the government’s 2011-2017 agenda in his maiden appearance before the House, yesterday.
Habumurenyi (L) swith senate president Dr Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo before the former's presentation in parliament yesterday.  The New Times / Timothy Kisambira
Habumurenyi (L) swith senate president Dr Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo before the former's presentation in parliament yesterday. The New Times / Timothy Kisambira
James Karuhanga