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 Policy of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This national policy on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine is for the integration of conventional medicine to achieve the government’s vision of universal health coverage. It outlines the framework, laws and legislation, quality control, regulation,...

Rwanda • 2019 • Health

National Guidelines for School Eye Health Screening in Rwanda

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

Concerned organizations have risen over the years to offer eye health screening to school children. These organizations have been solely in charge of determining procedures, equipment, workers, as well as fees charged for the activities....

Rwanda • 2019 • Health

Health Financing Strategic Plan (2018-2024)

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

This strategic plan pursues facilitating the implementation of the fourth Health sector strategic plan, HSSP IV. It focuses on pooling resources, sourcing for finance, and purchasing health services. It strives to ensure the goals and...

Rwanda • 2019 • Health

National Contingency Plan for Volcanic Eruption

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The contingency plan relates to the western part of Rwanda mostly and Rwanda generally. The western part sits close to a region prone to eruption from two active volcanoes. It notes the eruption of one...

Rwanda • 2019 • National Development

National Contingency Plan for Earthquake

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

The contingency plan, like all other contingency plans, aims to minimise the loss of lives and properties, as well as effects on the environment, that could arise as a result of uncertainty and poor preparations....

Rwanda • 2019 • National Development

National Contingency Plan for Fire Incidents

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, Rwanda

This serves as the implementation of the fire safety response measures. It assesses the fire risks and ensures prompt response to fire incidents as they arise. “The contingencies contained therein are consistent with the areas...

Rwanda • 2019 • National Development

ICT Hub Strategy (2019-2024)

Ministry of Information Technology and Communication and Innovation, Rwanda

This represents Rwanda’s roadmap to becoming a leading ICT hub in Africa. It envisages this will be backed by a significant amount of investment in Research and Development, as well as a skilled workforce. It...

Rwanda • 2019 • Information, Communication and Technology

Rwanda Child Online Protection Policy

Ministry of Information Technology and Communication and Innovation, Rwanda

The policy establishes a governance framework to harmonise all activities; it also embarks on sensitization and enlightens programs for all stakeholders, including parents and children.

Rwanda • 2019 • Information, Communication and Technology

Ministerial Guidelines on Mini grid Development

Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda

The guidelines clarify the procedures and standards for Mini-grid development in the country. It serves as a guideline for investors willing to invest in this area of the energy sector. It contributes to the rural...

Rwanda • 2019 • Energy

Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health in Construction

Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

The objective of these regulations is to provide practical guidance on a legal, administrative, technical and educational framework for safety and health in construction to prevent accidents and diseases and harmful effects on the health...

Rwanda • 2019 • Labour