KEY FACTS

• The Republic of Rwanda joined INBAR on 1 October 2006
• Rwanda’s designated focal point with INBAR is the Ministry of Environment
• At least four bamboo species are present in Rwanda: Bambusa vulgaris, Arundinaria alpina, Dendrocalamus giganteus and Oxythenantera braunii. The major part of Rwanda’s bamboo resources is located within National Parks. [Data compiled by Ministry of Natural Resources]
• Traditional uses of bamboo in Rwanda include construction of housing and fencing, and furniture and handicrafts manufacturing. [Data compiled by Ministry of Natural Resources]