Pathways to a Greener, More Productive Firm Landscape in Rwanda’s Built Environment
Rwanda’s rapid urbanization presents a dual challenge: meeting the growing demand for affordable and sustainable housing while advancing the country’s transition toward a green and circular economy. This project explores how a just and productive green transformation in the construction sector can be achieved – focusing on developing the green skills needed and combining targeted measures to overcome firm-level, market, and regulatory barriers.
Project Lead:
Babette Never
Alexander Stöcker
Dr. Aime Tsinda (University of Rwanda)
Project Team:
Hannan Asghar (Governance and Public Policy)
Rachele De Felice (European Studies)
Mala Dutta (International Studies & Diplomacy)
Clara Müller Benarroz (Natural Resources Management)
Noa Setzer (Development Studies)
Philip Yao (International Relations)
Financing:
BMZ
Time frame:
2025 - 2026
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ongoing
Co-operation Partner:
University of Rwanda, Equilibria Ltd., GIZ
Project description
The research team collaborates with Prof. Aime Tsinda (University of Rwanda/Equilibria Ltd) and the GIZ Project “Climate-Sensitive, Socially Just Planning and Housing”. The research project will employ a mixed methods design composed of a quantitative firm survey and qualitative interviews.