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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Order Establishing the Union of Beekeepers in Rwanda

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The Order establishes the Union of beekeepers in Rwanda. The union is to enjoy financial and administrative autonomy, as well as a distinct legal personality. The Union shall comprise all beekeepers eligible to practice beekeeping...

Rwanda • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Community Health Policy

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This document identifies the important role played by the community health service in the overall development of the country’s health sector. It notes the challenges that need attention to ensure improved efficiency in discharging the...

Rwanda • 2015 • Health

Order on Application, Issuance, and Use of Mineral and Quarry Licenses

Rwanda, Rwanda Mining Board

The ministerial order determines the modalities for application, issuance, and use of mineral and quarry licenses in Rwanda. The modalities include; application of mineral license, transfer of license, renewal, grant of renewal for quarry license,...

Rwanda • 2015 • Mining

Order Relating to Hygiene in Beekeeping, and Use of Toxic Substances

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The ministerial order addresses hygiene issues, as it relates to beekeeping and the use of toxic substances. It expressly makes provisions for beekeeper hygiene, hygiene of beehives and equipment, use of toxic substances in beekeeping...

Rwanda • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Contingency Plan for Drought

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The contingency plan charts the course of action to be taken as part of efforts to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from droughts. The National Contingency Plan for Drought is a multi-sectoral plan...

Rwanda • 2015 • National Development

Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) for the Republic of Rwanda

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Rwanda

The country’s commitment to engaging in the international process of developing a climate change agreement. Five guiding pillars drive the implementation of the strategy: “Institutional Arrangements; Finance; Capacity Building and Knowledge Management; Technology, Innovation and...

Rwanda • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change

National Preparedness and Response Plan for the 2015 El Nino Effects in Rwanda

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The El Nino 2015 Preparedness Plan represents all efforts at effective preparation and response plan for disasters associated with the El Nino effect. It emphasizes the readiness of the Government, communities and other different stakeholders...

Rwanda • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change

Rwanda National Water Resources Master Plan

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The National Water Resources Master Plan of Rwanda (NWRPM) is the framework for the implementation of objectives and statements of the National Policy for Water Resources Management. The general objective of the Master Plan is...

Rwanda • 2015 • Utilities

National Strategy for Mentorship of Young Women and Girls

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda has placed a premium, and shown commitment towards gender equality and building an inclusive society. It has ensured the integration and mainstreaming of gender issues into all relevant national policies, guidelines,...

Rwanda • 2015 • National Development

Health Sector Policy

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This policy highlights the government’s resolve to coordinate all efforts and activities in the health sector. It enshrines government goals and targets for the sector as contained in the vision 2020, the EDPRS and the...

Rwanda • 2015 • Health

National Cyber Security Policy

Ministry of Information Technology and Communication and Innovation, Rwanda

The national policy thus seeks to ensure that Rwandan cyberspace is as protected and resilient as possible. It establishes a framework for cyber security governance and coordination.

Rwanda • 2015 • Information, Communication and Technology

Rwanda ICT Sector Profile 2014

Ministry of Youth and ICT, Rwanda

The profile tracks information and communications technology for development, towards Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation and excellence in service delivery. It serves as a highlight of indicators key to the ICT sector’s performance. It rolls out facts,...

Rwanda • 2015 • Information, Communication and Technology

Rwanda ICT Sector Profile 2015

Ministry of Youth and ICT, Rwanda

The profile tracks information and communications technology for development, socioeconomic transformation and excellence in service delivery.

Rwanda • 2015 • Information, Communication and Technology

Energy Sector Strategic Plan (2013-2018)

Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda

The plan is a rallying point to guide the implementation of the national energy policy. It highlights needs critical to be met, including; cost-reflective tariffs, energy security, balancing of supply and demand of energy, and...

Rwanda • 2015 • Energy

Rwanda Energy Policy

Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda

The energy policy has three essential principles: transparent and effective governance, ease of doing business in the energy sector, and enhancement of legal, institutional, organizational, and human capacities in the sector. These principles are targeted...

Rwanda • 2015 • Energy