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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Law Regulating the Warehouse Receipt System

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The law governs the regulations surrounding the warehouse receipt system. The law states that the capital market authority of Rwanda shall be the organ to issue warehouse receipt operator’s license. Other provisions contained include; status,...

Rwanda • 2018 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Law on Environment

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The law determines ways and avenues to protect, conserve, and promote the environment onto cleaner and greener status. The law places the fundamental principle on environmental conservation on preventing activities considered to have negative impacts...

Rwanda • 2018 • Environment and Climate Change

National Ear and Hearing Care Plan (2018-2024)

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This plan details strategy directed towards improving healthcare as it relates to ear and hearing. It attests to the challenges associated with awareness, detection, and management of ear and hearing issues. Its objective is to...

Rwanda • 2018 • Health

Law on Mining and Quarry Operations

Rwanda, Rwanda Mining Board

The law governs all mining and quarrying operations in Rwanda. It applies to the activities of exploration, mining, trading and processing of minerals and quarries. Its guiding principles include; Vesting of all rights of ownership...

Rwanda • 2018 • Mining

Order Relating to Assisting Actors and Volunteers in Case of Disaster Response.

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The ministerial order determines the mobilization of actors and volunteers, and their functions during disaster management. The ministry of disaster cooperates with districts and national platforms for volunteer mobilization during disasters. Prominently addressed are criteria...

Rwanda • 2018 • National Development

Ministerial instructions on Forests

Ministry of Lands, Resettlement, and Environment, Rwanda

The ministerial order details the issues crucial to the management and utilization of forests in Rwanda. The instructions contained therein relates to the preparation of a national forest management plan; management of private forests (usually...

Rwanda • 2018 • Forestry and Wildlife

Order Relating to Air Pollutants Emission

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The ministerial order on air pollutants emission chiefly determines the requirements relating to air pollutants emission and the necessary administrative sanctions for violations of provisions of the law governing the preservation of air quality and...

Rwanda • 2018 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations Governing Water Supply Services in Rwanda

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

The regulations apply to all stakeholders along the potable water chain, ranging from producers to distributors and water vendors. The purpose of this Regulation is to give a legal framework to ensure efficient water supply...

Rwanda • 2018 • Utilities

Law Governing Radiation Protection

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The Law governs the use, management, and regulation of ionising radiations and related activities. This represents efforts at ensuring the protection of people, biodiversity and the environment from the negative effects of radiation exposure. The...

Rwanda • 2018 • Environment and Climate Change

Order on the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The ministerial order determines the mission, functions, organizational structure, salaries, and fringe benefits for employees in the ministry of agriculture and animal resources. The ministry’s overall mission is to promote sustainable modern and competitive agriculture...

Rwanda • 2018 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Law on the Use and Management of Water Resources in Rwanda

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

The law specifies the use and management of water resources in the country. It delineates water resources into natural (natural streams and rivers, lakes, wetlands, springs, and aquifers) and artificial waters(works done to store water,...

Rwanda • 2018 • Utilities

Law on General Offences and Penalties

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

“The law provides for the general principles governing general offences and penalties in Rwanda. It governs, among other things, the degradation or destruction of property belonging to others; the destruction or degradation of trees, crops...

Rwanda • 2018 • National Development

National Agriculture Policy

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The Agricultural sector has played a leading role in keeping unemployment levels low, providing means of livelihood for the people, as well as generally contributing to the economy. This national policy on agriculture focuses on...

Rwanda • 2018 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Forest Sector Strategic Plan (2018-2024)

Ministry of Lands, Resettlement, and Environment, Rwanda

The plan highlights the government’s directions charged towards achieving the medium to long term policy actions and objectives captured in the 2018 national forest policy. Its objectives range from promoting active private sector participation and...

Rwanda • 2018 • Forestry and Wildlife

National Tree Reproductive Materials Strategy (2018-2024)

Ministry of Lands, Resettlement, and Environment, Rwanda

The national tree reproductive materials strategy aims to drive the supply of genetically adapted tree reproductive materials. This is in a bid to boost sustainable production and the establishment of forest plantations that can contribute...

Rwanda • 2018 • Forestry and Wildlife

Strategic Plan for Gender and Family Promotion (2018-2024)

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender, Rwanda

This national plan for gender and family promotion leverages the experience garnered from the implementation of the first and second phases of the economic development and poverty reduction strategy (EDPRS). As the country transitions towards...

Rwanda • 2018 • National Development

National Contingency Plan for Storms

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

Prevention and mitigation of storms are regularly reviewed due to the ubiquitous nature of storms (heavy rains, winds, thunder, hailstones) in all districts of Rwanda. The contingency plan analyses past occurrences, as a tool to...

Rwanda • 2018 • National Development

National Contingency Plan for Drought

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The national contingency for drought plans to contribute towards effective systems for drought detection, response, reporting, and cross-sector collaboration. It is in response to the recent occurrence of drought in the country and will serve...

Rwanda • 2018 • National Development