Upcountry roads face growing environmental damage – new report

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A systemic failure in Rwanda’s road infrastructure design and oversight is causing severe environmental degradation and community harm across multiple districts. The core issue is not isolated technical flaws but a structural problem where inadequate hydrological analysis, poor construction supervision, and non-compliance with EIAs lead to catastrophic drainage failures. These failures manifest as destroyed farmland, eroded roads, flooded properties, and safety hazards, imposing heavy social and economic costs on communities. The solution requires moving beyond piecemeal repairs to a fundamental overhaul of engineering standards, enforcement ofContinue Reading