Songa Genetic Centre of Excellence
ESIA for the Development of Songa Genetic Centre of Excellence under the Rwanda Dairy Development Project – Phase II (RDDP-2), financed by the Government of Rwanda and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Situated on a 393-hectare site in Kinazi Sector, Huye District the Songa Genetic Centre of Excellence is a flagship national investment in livestock genetics, research, and dairy innovation. It aims to strengthen Rwanda’s breeding capacity, enhance productivity, and promote climate-smart agricultural practices.
The Station operates under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). It serves as one of Rwanda’s leading hubs for livestock research, artificial insemination, and genetic improvement, supporting both national breeding programs and farmer-level capacity development.
Ujiji Irrigation Scheme
The Ujiji Rice Production and Marketing Club, a cooperative of 568 smallholder farmers, with funding support from the Agricultural Commercialisation Project (AGCOM) intends to convert 200.3 hectares of land from rainfed to irrigated agriculture using a solar-powered system.
Construction and Operation of a Cannabinoids Extraction Plant
MMC Limited hired Matex International to conduct an ESIA for the installation and operation of a cannabinoid extraction plant at Mbabzi Estates.
Bimbi Irrigation Scheme(Development & Operation)
Matex International delivers ESIA for the 35-hectare Bimbi Irrigation Scheme in Malawi, a Word of Grace Church project enhancing agriculture and livelihoods.
FARMSE – IFAD
The FARMSE Project, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Finance, is a groundbreaking initiative designed to improve financial access for rural households and small businesses in Malawi. The project empowers farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing sustainable financial services that enhance livelihoods and economic resilience.
Santhe Irrigation Scheme & Agro-processing Factories
Mtalimanja Holdings Limited (MHL) intends to develop a 400-hectare irrigation scheme at Santhe in Kasungu and Chakhadza in Dowa and establish agro-processing factories. The client hired Matex International to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the project.
AGCOM’s Dwambazi and Mwenilondo Irrigation Scheme-World Bank
The Dwambazi Irrigation Scheme is part of the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Programme (MFSRP), a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and food security. The project focuses on upgrading irrigation systems to enhance resilience against climate change and improve farmers’ livelihoods.