November 13
Africa: New Report Outlines Pathways to Sustainable Growth in Rwanda
Today, the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), titled "Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda." This… Read more »
September 17
Africa: Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges
Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »
September 09
Rwanda: 200,000 Youths to Benefit From Skills Development Program
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)… Read more »
September 02
Africa: World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda
The World Bank has appointed Mr. Qimiao Fan as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Fan, who has over 35 years of… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: A Strong Commitment to Human Capital Is an Investment in Rwanda's Future
"It brings me joy to be considered and compensated by the government, just like other teachers," says Angelique Ayinkamiye, a nursery teacher in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Rwanda: World Bank Provides $200 Million to Support Accelerated Human Capital Development in Rwanda
The World Bank's Board of Directors approved $200 million in International Development Association (*IDA) financing to advance Rwanda's policy and institutional reform program for… Read more »