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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Rwanda Tourism Policy

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The Government of Rwanda intends to develop a comprehensive policy and a strategic masterplan for the tourism sector. Spurred by an increase in tourism, this policy aims to coordinate and control all activities of the...

Rwanda • 2009 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Rwanda Handcraft Strategic Plan (2009-2013)

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The handicraft sector in Rwanda has developed over the years, not as a result of a conscious effort on the part of the government but sporadically. This strategic document intends to address key issues including...

Rwanda • 2009 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Order on List of Prohibited Drugs

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The Prime Minister’s order highlights the list of drugs or chemical substances prohibited for sale, storage, distribution of any form, and importation and exportation unless authorized or given temporary permission. It also highlights the procedures...

Rwanda • 2008 • National Development

Order on List of Chemicals and Prohibited Pollutants

Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The Prime Minister’s order determines the list of chemicals and pollutants prohibited in the country. The prohibitions surround the sale, purchase, import, export, transit, storage, and piling of chemicals and pollutants listed

Rwanda • 2008 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Order Establishing the List of Protected Animal and Plant Species

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The order classifies the species of protected animals as; mammals, birds, and reptiles. It subsequently highlights all protected animal and plant species in Rwanda. It repeals all prior provisions contrary to the ones contained therein.

Rwanda • 2008 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Order on Modalities of Land Registration

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The ministerial order addresses the modalities for land registration. It also provides for the establishment of a register of land titles, procedures for registration of land titles, and transfers of land titles. The order covers...

Rwanda • 2008 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Law on Mining and Quarry Exploitation

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The law spells out the procedures for mining and quarry exploitation in Rwanda. It spells out activities relating to prospecting, searching, exploiting, purchasing, stocking, handling, transport and commercialisation of all substances and quarry products excluding...

Rwanda • 2008 • Mining

Higher Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

This document highlights the resolve of the government to strengthen the country’s higher education system to meet international standards. The policy aims to build on existing structures to ensure dividends from a sound higher educational...

Rwanda • 2008 • Education

Girls Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda’s long-term education goals include ensuring equitable and quality access to education at all levels. This policy aims to address the disparities in access to education as it relates to the female...

Rwanda • 2008 • Education