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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Presidential Order N˚10/01 Of 10/05/2016 Determining Sitting Allowances and Other Fringe Benefits for Board Members of National Commissions, Specialized Organs, National Councils and Public Institutions

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

This Order determines the sitting allowances given to Board Members of National Commissions, Specialized Organs, National Councils and Public Institutions when they attend their meetings and other fringe benefits allocated to them during their duties.

Rwanda • 2016 • Labour

Law Governing Persons and Family

Ministry of Justice, Rwanda

This Law governs natural persons and families as well as relations between persons.

Rwanda • 2016 • Gender and Human Rights

ICT in Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

The transition from an agrarian economy to a knowledge-driven middle-income economy by 2020 is the vision of the Rwandan government. The government also aims to incorporate ICT into all sectors by 2020 as enshrined in...

Rwanda • 2016 • Education

Budget Framework Paper 2016-2019

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

This framework contains the fiscal policy objectives of the government of Rwanda for the three years under review in the economic context in which the budget will be presented. This is in line with the...

Rwanda • 2016 • Finance

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

The TVET policy emphasizes the importance of education and training in attaining the priority goals of developing countries. In conjunction with other crucial national policies, the TVET aims to achieve economic growth by focusing on...

Rwanda • 2015 • Education

Law Establishing the Gishwati Mukura National Park

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Rwanda

The law establishes the Gushwati Mukura national park, chiefly highlighting its boundaries, buffer zones, global positioning system, and management of the park.

Rwanda • 2015 • Forestry and Wildlife

Order on Environmental Protection and Usage in Mining Operations

Rwanda, Rwanda Mining Board

The ministerial order determines the modalities and requirements for the financial guarantee of environmental protection and its use in mining operations. It discusses the modalities for depositing and the use of the guarantee.

Rwanda • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change

Order on Urban Planning and Building Regulations

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The decree determines the town planning and construction regulations in Rwanda. The town planning code determines the activities prohibited in the; floodplain areas and marshes; water sources, water bodies and their watersheds; steep slopes, ridges...

Rwanda • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change