Editor — December 17, 2020 comments off Today the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) launched the “Sustainable Market Alliance and Assets creation for Resilient Communities and Gender Transformation (SMART) Project”. This three and a half year US$8 million project is focused on building community resilience and sustainable food security in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC). Over 180,000 people will benefit from the project throughout 2020-2023 in Karongi, Rutsiro, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru and Kayonza districts. “The Ministry of Local Government appreciates the existing good collaboration with WFP and KOICA, whose live testimony is the current SMART project we’re launching today. I particularly welcome the methodology which was adopted, during the design of the project whereby intensive consultations were held to ensure local context and community aspirations are captured. This is key foundation for SMART to deliver sustainable development of beneficiary communities and districts.” said Prof. Anastase Shyaka, Minister of MINALOC.