Rwanda

Ambassador

Mr. Edouard Bugingo
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Ambassador’s Report

As a GHI Ambassador in a developing country like Rwanda, I am committed to upholding and promoting the mission of the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI). With Rwanda’s strong political commitment to addressing food security through multidimensional research, I have no doubt that, with GHI’s support, I will be able to contribute meaningfully to enhancing food safety.

One of my key initiatives is to establish GHI Food Safety Clubs in secondary schools—particularly those offering food processing education—as well as in both public and private universities with faculties in food science and technology. In parallel, I intend to explore the possibility of developing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with NGOs and companies working in the field of food safety. Please note that the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) are the primary institutions responsible for regulating food industries and developing food standards in Rwanda.

Since 2009, the University of Rwanda has been producing graduates in food science. As a GHI Ambassador, it will be my honor to encourage both students and alumni to become GHI members by submitting membership applications. I also plan to translate key GHI materials into our national language, Kinyarwanda, to make the information more accessible. This will be complemented by my participation in various scientific programs and, where possible, inviting scientific reviewers to present GHI’s work.
Under the umbrella of GHI, I am confident that we can provide valuable support to improve food safety and meet evolving food system challenges.