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Sustainable packaging is another important investment opportunity in Rwanda. The project involves investing in recycling plants and sustainable packaging plants to create carton and biomaterial based sustainable packaging solutions.

Various investments are available depending on the size of the project. The Plastic Recycling Plant is estimated to generate $14-Million in annual revenue, using local waste collection systems. The Paper Recycling Plant is expected to generate $15-Million in annual revenue and a Biomaterial-Based Sustainable Packaging Plant is estimated to yield $15-Million in revenue per annum. A Carton Packaging Plant for branded tea exports is another initial opportunity to target 5 000 TPA paper cartons and tea bags estimated to generate $15-Million in revenue per annum. This project is a fully private investment.

• Rwanda is set to see exciting developments in the AGRICULTURAL AND AGRO-PROCESSING sectors, with projects such as the Gabiro Agro Business Hub and the Gako Meat Project. The former will cover around 10 000 hectares of fully irrigated land and offer lease opportunities to investors, with a focus on job creation and improving food security through increased crop production. Meanwhile, the Gako Meat Project is a substantial operation spanning 5 919 hectares and sets out to modernise the agriculture industry in the country. To complete the project, an investment of $63-Million will be required.