Rwanda

Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF)

Timezone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

Rwanda is located in east-central Africa, sharing its border with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of approximately 13 million, it is one of the smallest countries in Africa. The major ethnic groups are the Hutu, the Tutsi, and the Twa, and the official languages of the country are English, French, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda.

The country has a temperate climate with two rainy seasons, and due to its terrain, it is popularly referred to as “the land of thousand hills” because of its numerous mountains, hills, valleys, and wildlife. Rwanda operates a presidential republic system of government and is administratively divided into four provinces and the City of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The economy is largely agrarian, with agriculture accounting for over 60 percent of foreign exports. The country’s major sources of foreign exchange come from Tourism, Coffee, and Tea. The major challenge besetting the country is overpopulation; it is the most densely populated country in Africa. Overpopulation has created the scarcity of fertile land, which is required for agricultural purposes, giving rise to ethnic land tensions.

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National Mental Health Policy in Rwanda

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda recognises the prevalence of mental health disorders arising from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsis. These disorders include epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among others. It pursues improvement...

Rwanda Undefined Health

National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plan (2018-2024)

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This novel plan charts the 6-year directional course for safe and quality delivery of surgical, obstetrics and anaesthesia care for Rwandans. It assesses the prevailing situation, highlights the plans for the future, outlines procedures and...

Rwanda Undefined Health

National Export Strategy (NES) II

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The second edition of the national export strategy aims to improve on the significant strides attained by the first strategy. It identifies the differences in stated targets between the first NES and other key government...

Rwanda Undefined Trade, Industry and Investment

National ICT for Rwanda Agriculture (ICT4RAg) Strategy (2016-2020)

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The ICT4RAg was developed to integrate the use of information and communications technology for improved agricultural efficiency. The strategy realizes the existence of ICT platforms, and the need to create a clear direction to coordinate...

Rwanda Undefined Agriculture and Rural Development

Third Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP III) (2012-2018)

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

The third HSSP is a continuation of HSSP I and HSSP II. It hopes to consolidate the achievements of both plans in line with the government’s resolve to tackle the health challenges of the population....

Rwanda Undefined Health

Education Sector Strategic Plan (2008-2012)

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

This second phase of the ESSP is in line with the targets and priorities of the EDPRS for the education sector. It follows in the path of the ESSP 2007-2011 in seeking to develop the...

Rwanda Undefined Education

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Strategic Plan (2018-2024)

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This strategic plan for EMS acknowledges the success achieved so far, and the challenges bedevilling the delivery of the EMS in Rwanda. This plan serves both as an overview of the EMS in Rwanda and...

Rwanda Undefined Health

Emergency Medicine Clinical Guidelines

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

Medical emergencies are inevitable, even in the most developed countries. The Government of Rwanda however realizes the underdeveloped nature of its emergency system which contributes in no small measure to mortality rates in the country....

Rwanda Undefined Health

Internal ICT Management Policy

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

This policy focuses on maximizing the value accrued to the ministry of education from the usage of ICT. “This strategy aims to bring the various elements of ICT together and ensure that the ICT discipline...

Rwanda Undefined Education

National Strategy for Transformation - NST I (2017-2024)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The national strategy for transformation represents the 7-year government program in Rwanda as the government transitions from its vision 2020 to the new vision 2050. It is expected that this transformation strategy will serve as...

Rwanda Undefined Democracy and Governance

SMART Rwanda Master Plan (2015-2020)

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The SMART Rwanda masterplan is to serve as the backbone for the transformation agenda of the government. It sets out as a guide in the country’s quest for transformation of the society through “efficient processes,...

Rwanda Undefined Democracy and Governance

Master Plan for Fisheries and Fish Farming in Rwanda

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

“This Master Plan seeks to review the fisheries and aquaculture situation in Rwanda. It takes into account historical perspective, current management, and the different cross-cutting policies. It involves the evaluation of past efforts and interventions...

Rwanda Undefined Agriculture and Rural Development

Draft Law Governing Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

This draft law was presented to the parliament on 18 April 2024. The draft law is intended to repeal existing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) laws and provide a single regulatory framework for the establishment, organization, and...

Rwanda 2024 Justice