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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National Strategic Plan for Fighting Against Gender-Based Violence (2011-2016)

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender, Rwanda

The genocidal activities of 1994 had its toll on the citizens, especially women and girls. Gender based violence threatens rights to education, health, wellbeing, legal, as well as economic rights. This strategic plan highlights the...

Rwanda • 2011 • National Development

National Policy Against Gender-Based Violence

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender, Rwanda

Gender based violence in Rwanda is linked to a number of factors, including; cultural beliefs, traditions, and the genocidal activities of 1994. The policy addresses the misconception around the concept of gender applying to women...

Rwanda • 2011 • National Development

National Integrated Child Rights Policy

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender, Rwanda

The national integrated child rights policy serves as the coordinated and harmonised policy of the government relating to all activities covering children’s rights. It is backed by the need to improve the rights of children...

Rwanda • 2011 • National Development

Integrated Early Childhood Development Strategic Plan (2011-2016)

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

The early childhood development strategic plan is defined as ““the processes by which children from pre conception to six years grow and thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, morally and socially”. It is the all round development...

Rwanda • 2011 • Education

Establishment Census 2011

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

This document consist of final results of the 2011 establishment census.

Rwanda • 2011 • Statistics

Law Authorising the Ratification of Commercial Agreement signed at Kigali, in the Republic of Rwanda, on 22/11/2011, between the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Congo

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The document also contains law establishing Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors and determining its mission, organization and functioning; law authorising the accession of Rwanda to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources...

Rwanda • 2011 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Law N°01/2011 Of 10/02/2011 Regulating Capital Market In Rwanda

Capital Market Authority, Rwanda

This law regulates capital market in Rwanda and establishes mechanisms for controling and supervising its activities with a view to maintaining proper standards of conduct and acceptable practices in capital markets.

Rwanda • 2011 • Finance

Rwanda Health Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) Procedures Manual.

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This procedural manual represents the effort of the government of Rwanda to holistically regulate the activities of the health sector. It works towards coordinating both the financial and technical aspect of the delivery of health...

Rwanda • 2010 • Health

Rwanda Trade Policy

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

This document aims to “review and rearticulate” the policy strategies regarding the trade sector. This is in response to changes in the political, economic, and social engagements of the country. The trade policy also points...

Rwanda • 2010 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Policy

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The impact of SMEs on the economy of a country cannot be overemphasized. They serve as the backbone of economies in the world due to their contributions to employment and the economy as a whole....

Rwanda • 2010 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Enabling Self-Sufficiency and Competitiveness of Rwanda Rice

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

This policy addresses the two main problems faced by the rice sub-sector in Rwanda, insufficiency and lack of value. To tackle the issue of insufficiency, it proposes an increase productivity levels. Similarly, it suggests improving...

Rwanda • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Mechanization Strategies for Rwanda.

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda has the goal of modernizing agriculture in the country by 50% come 2020. This goal is driven by government’s desire to address farm efficiency and productivity as it affects the livelihood...

Rwanda • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Rwanda Competition and Consumer Protection Policy

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The consumer protection policy aspires to create an enabling environment for businesses and enterprises to thrive. Such environment tends to foster competition with accompanied increase in efficiency and economic growth for both consumers and producers....

Rwanda • 2010 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Ministerial Order Determining the Organization of Veterinary Pharmacy Practice

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The order addresses the organization of veterinary pharmacy practices in the country, including the import and export of veterinary medicines. It sets out the requirements for the practice of veterinary pharmacy, pharmaceutical establishments, and their...

Rwanda • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Ministerial Order on Transport and Trade of Meat

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The order is pursuant to law 54 of 2008 on determination, prevention, and fight against contagious diseases for domestic animals in Rwanda. It covers aspects relating to the transport and trade of meat in the...

Rwanda • 2010 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Law Establishing the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The Law establishes the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), with legal personality, administrative, and financial autonomy. It determines the board’s responsibilities, organizational structure, property and finance, and the supervisory authority.

Rwanda • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Order on Establishing the National Man and Biosphere Committee

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Rwanda

The prime minister’s order establishes the national man and biosphere committee. The committee is charged with promoting and developing the activities of the International Man and Biosphere Programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

Rwanda • 2010 • Environment and Climate Change