Rwanda boasts a long history of mining, dating back to the 1930s. Today, it's a major player on the global stage, especially for tantalum (used in electronics) and tungsten, contributing significantly to the country's export earnings. While small-scale mines are common, Rwanda has invested in refineries to process minerals domestically and is working to address the environmental and social impacts of the industry. Rwanda has been accused of being a transit point for "blood minerals" smuggled from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where violent conflict persists.

In the context of the feminist movement, conservative activism refers to the mobilization of women in favor of conservative ideology, such as maintaining traditional gender norms and encouraging women’s political participation in local community associations as opposed to national-level politics.

Leaders of indigenous groups are often approached by museum representatives who intend to buy historically and culturally significant artefacts belonging to the tribe.

Contract farming is an agreement between a buyer and a farmer or producer that outlines the terms and conditions for the production and marketing of farm products. The agreement is usually made in advance and specifies the price, quantity, quality, and delivery date of the product. It may also include details about how production will be carried out, such as whether the buyer will provide seeds, fertilizers, or technical advice.