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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Health Sector Research Policy

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda through its ministry of health acknowledges the important role effectively conducted research plays in ensuring the sustainability of knowledge-based policies and strategies. Knowledge-based policies ensure maximum benefit is achieved from the...

Rwanda • 2012 • Health

Rwanda Vision 2020 (Revised)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The vision 2020 highlights the resolve of the government of Rwanda to chart the course towards transition towards a democratic and united country. Attainment of a middle-income status driven by knowledge is a key component...

Rwanda • 2012 • Democracy and Governance

Compensation for Damages Caused By Animals Law

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The law determines compensation for persons damaged by animals found in national parks and protected areas, as a worker or visitor with necessary authorization. It also covers damages done by animals on the list established...

Rwanda • 2011 • Forestry and Wildlife

Law Governing Electricity in Rwanda

Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda

“The Law governs the activities of electric power production, transmission, distribution and trading, within or outside the national territory of the Republic of Rwanda. Its objectives include; liberalization and regulation of electricity sector; harmonious development...

Rwanda • 2011 • Energy

Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) Establishment Law

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The law establishes the Rwanda housing authority (RHA) as a public institution with a legal autonomous financial and administrative personality. It highlights its objectives, responsibilities, organization, and functioning. Its broad aim is to implement the...

Rwanda • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Order Establishing Irrigation Water Users Associations in Irrigation Schemes

Ministry of Environment, Rwanda Environment Management Authority, Rwanda Water Resources Board, Rwanda

The Order serves water users in an irrigation scheme built on the public and private domains of the Government as well as schemes built on land that the Government has given out on lease. It...

Rwanda • 2011 • Utilities

Instructions on Rice Processing and Industry

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

This represents the minister of trade and industry’s instructions on rice processing and trading. The instructions centre on establishing the rice supply chain, including rice traders, processors, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. It also addresses issues...

Rwanda • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Law Establishing Rwanda Energy, Water, and Sanitation Authority (EWSA)

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The law establishes the Rwanda energy, water, and sanitation authority (EWSA) as a public institution with legal personality, and financial and administrative autonomy. The authority is charged with the implementation of government policies relating to...

Rwanda • 2011 • Environment and Climate Change

Order on Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDMAR)

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The ministerial order determines the mission, functions, organizational structure, and job positions of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDMAR). The ministry shall take charge of all affairs relating to disaster management and...

Rwanda • 2011 • Gender and Human Rights

Regulations on Fighting Smuggling in Mineral Trading

Ministry of Forestry and Mines, Rwanda

The regulations stipulate that buying and selling of minerals shall be subject to commercial registration. It sets out other stipulations surrounding the exportation of minerals, transportation, fraudulent importation, and running a mineral trade centre.

Rwanda • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Order on Rwanda Agricultural Board's Organization Structure and Job Positions

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

The Prime Minister’s order determines the organizational structure and summary of job positions of the Rwanda agricultural board. The ministries of agriculture and natural resources, public service and labour, and finance and economic planning are...

Rwanda • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Order on Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

The Prime Minister’s order determines the mission, functions, organizational structure, and summary of job positions of the ministry of agriculture and animal resources. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources shall have the mission of...

Rwanda • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Law Establishing Rwanda Natural Resources Authority (RNRA)

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The law sets out to establish the Rwanda natural resources authority (RNRA) as a public institution governed under the public institutions’ law. The authority shall enjoy financial and administrative autonomy, as well as legal personality....

Rwanda • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Order on Procedure to Obtain a Freehold Land Title

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The order covers lands related to; residential, industrial, economic and commercial, social and cultural, and scientific facilities as provided for in the organic law of 2005 determining the use and management of land in Rwanda....

Rwanda • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Order on Rwanda Natural Resources Authority

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The Prime Minister’s order determines the organizational structure and summary of job positions of the Rwanda natural resources authority. The ministries of public service and labour, natural resources, and finance and economic development are charged...

Rwanda • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources