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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Master Plan of the Milk Chain in Rwanda

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

This master plan aims to develop the value chain of the livestock industry, specifically the milk chain. Rwanda is being faced with difficulties related to its landlocked status, its very high population density, and the...

Rwanda • 2009 • Agriculture and Rural Development

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 handcraft 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

Law Establishing the National Land Centre (NLC)

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The law establishes the national land centre (NLC) as a public institution governed by the public service laws, having financial and administrative autonomy, and with its distinct legal personality. The centre shall be saddled with...

Rwanda • 2009 • Infrastructure and Construction

Law on Mortgages

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The law deals with the mortgage system. It details rights to a mortgage, paying off a mortgage, obligations, conditions, and powers under a mortgage, as well as miscellaneous, tansitional and final provisions.

Rwanda • 2009 • Finance

Law on Aquaculture and Fishing in Rwanda

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The law determines the organization and management of aquaculture and fishing in Rwanda. It establishes the functioning of aquaculture and fisheries in; public and concession waters, waters stemming from natural ponds, canals and dams in...

Rwanda • 2009 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Law on Security Interests on Movable Property

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

The law governs security interests on movable properties. Security interest is defined as interest in personal properties made available through transaction that secures payment, without recourse to the form of transaction, or the individual. It...

Rwanda • 2009 • Justice

Agriculture Sector Investment Plan (2009-2012)

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The investment plan acknowledges the importance of agriculture to Rwanda. The sector employs the bulk of the country’s population, and contributes significantly to the country’s GDP and total export revenues. The plan seeks to embark...

Rwanda • 2009 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Agricultural Extension Strategy

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda

The government of Rwanda deems it necessary to formulate the national agricultural extension strategy. The strategy is developed to ensure necessary breakthroughs in the efforts towards modernisation, development, and transformation of agriculture is promptly disseminated...

Rwanda • 2009 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Social Security Policy

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines social security as “a set of public measures that a society provides for its members to protect them against economic and social distress that would be caused by the...

Rwanda • 2009 • National Development

Law determining the organization of education; Law on counter terrorism; Law modifying Law n° 03/2010 of 26/02/2010 concerning payment system as modified to date; Law amending Law n° 31/2009 of 26/10/2009 on the protection of intellectual property; and Law relating to the prevention, suppression and punishment of trafficking in persons and exploitation of others

Ministry of Justice, Rwanda

This document contains Law determining the organization of education; Law on counter terrorism; Law modifying Law n° 03/2010 of 26/02/2010 concerning payment system as modified to date; Law amending Law n° 31/2009 of 26/10/2009 on...

Rwanda • 2009 • Justice

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

Nine Years Basic Education Implementation

Ministry of Education, Rwanda

This implementation plan highlights the resolve of the government to develop strategies to fast track the implementation of the nine-year basic education goal. The nine-year basic education goal aims to ensure all Rwandan children have...

Rwanda • 2008 • Education