It was my pleasure to moderate the panel discussion on “Driving Green Innovation and Sustainable Business Growth: Policies, Technologies, and Global Partnerships” at the International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD), held on March 10-12, 2025, at Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda. The conference was co-hosted by the University of Kigali, Rwanda, North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, South Africa and the University of Fort Hare, South Africa.
Our engaging discussion on Monday, March 10, explored:
✅ How policy and regulation drive green innovation in Rwanda and beyond.
✅ The role of science, technology, and innovation in accelerating sustainability.
✅ Financing mechanisms that support green entrepreneurship.
✅ Rwanda’s position in the global sustainability agenda and opportunities for international collaboration.
A big thank you to my esteemed panelists:
🎤 Doreen Ntawebasa, MBA, Director General, Trade & Investment, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Rwanda
🎤 Marie Dalie DUKUZE, Director of Advocacy and Multilateral Environment Agreement Monitoring, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
🎤 Eng. Dominique MVUNABANDI, Director of Science, Technology & Innovation (STI Unit), UNESCO Rwanda
🎤 Prof. Tshediso Joseph Sekhampu, Chief Director, North-West University Business School, South Africa
Your insights on policy, innovation, financing, and global partnerships truly enriched the conversation.
Sustainability is not just an aspiration—it’s an economic imperative. Let’s continue working together to drive green innovation and sustainable business growth!
