[{"bbox": [93, 136, 254, 160], "category": "Section-header", "text": "Lessons Learnt:"}, {"bbox": [93, 193, 1163, 380], "category": "Text", "text": "The action builds upon Enabel's ongoing urban programme, the \"Urban Economic Development Initiative (UEDi) 2019-2024\" (EUR 28 million). The overarching goal of this program is to foster job creation beyond the agricultural sector in three secondary cities, including 'Rwamagana,' by facilitating the private sector's involvement in the construction materials value chain. Additionally, the program offers support for infrastructure development and provides planning and management assistance to district authorities. The action therefore draws lessons from this programme and other initiatives related to improving climate resilience and promoting green cities and infrastructure development. The main lessons are as follows:"}, {"bbox": [130, 409, 1163, 516], "category": "List-item", "text": "- The adoption of a bottom-up, learning-by-doing methodology, along with an aerial approach, centred around strategically valuable urban sites connected through efficient road networks, yields substantial benefits in terms of local ownership, relevance, coherence, and efficiency. This model holds promise for replication in comparable projects within Rwanda in urban development project."}, {"bbox": [130, 527, 1163, 662], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Enhancing construction material value chains should be complemented by the application of these materials in construction projects. Synergizing interventions in infrastructural and urban planning development with the advancement of value chains in locally sourced construction materials is a logical synergy. However, feasibility hinges on the availability of materials within proximity to the targeted areas, which requires a preliminary assessment."}, {"bbox": [130, 673, 1163, 808], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Acknowledging the environmental and social consequences of construction activities is imperative. While economic factors command significant attention presently, factors related to environmental impact (pollution, energy efficiency, recycling) and social inclusivity warrant enhanced focus. Incorporating start-up cooperatives of young Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates or systematically including marginalized populations shall enhance social inclusivity."}, {"bbox": [130, 819, 1155, 847], "category": "List-item", "text": "- The pairing of theoretical training with hands-on capacity building is essential for effective skill acquisition."}, {"bbox": [130, 858, 1163, 937], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Synergies could be sought (within the framework of a possible subsequent phase) with other donors (e.g., the secondary cities programme of WB/LODA) which may provide complementary training – sometimes more technical in their contents – such as in the area of environment."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1682, 1144, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 15 of 28"}]