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The Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme is a six-year digital transformation initiative by the Government of Rwanda, the Mastercard Foundation and Cenfri. The programme works with 71point4 and policymakers to develop evidence-based and inclusive policies to reduce poverty and digitise the Rwandan economy.
For more information on this programme, download the brochure or email either the Director General of Innovation and Emerging Technologies at MINICT at ekunda@minict.gov.rw or Cenfri Rwanda’s Country and Partnerships Policy Lead at Arlette@cenfri.org.
Across Rwanda’s ministries and agencies, years of digital investment have produced large volumes of data. The digitisation effort led to numerous government services being made available online, and the further development of infrastructure to support that. Even though that has been achieved an important task remains and that is the
Across the world, countries are exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform public services, economic growth, and governance. Rwanda is no exception. At present, the country leverages AI models developed externally, including systems such as ChatGPT and other similar LLMs (large language models). There is growing ambition to develop locally built AI systems for national
Too often, financial systems overlook the lived realities of women, leading to products, policies, and market structures that do not adequately serve them. In an effort to change this, Cenfri applies a gender lens across its financial inclusion and market diagnostics work. We have developed a portfolio of related work
AI is reshaping every part of public life, from how governments analyse information to how they design public services. Countries across the world are grappling with the implications of these technologies, and Rwanda is investing early in the institutional capability required to govern them responsibly. The Ministry of ICT and
For those in development, 2025 has been a bit of a wild ride and many organisations have been doing some introspection. The team at Cenfri has been thinking about how we can continue to pursue evidence-driven impact, financial independence and sustainability with an inspired, capable and purpose-driven team (our enduring
In 2024, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) partnered with the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation (RED) Programme with a clear objective: to strengthen its capacity to manage data, drive faster project delivery, and use digital tools to inform national planning. Cenfri spoke with Romalice Ishimwe, Chief Digital Officer at the Ministry
To enable improved data-driven decision-making through access to shared government data, the Government of Rwanda (GoR) has approved a National Data Sharing Policy (“the policy”) Proposed by the Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), and drafted through the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation programme, the policy could be a gamechanger in
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has long been known for its censuses, household surveys, and economic measurements. But it is evolving, with a shift from traditional statistical production to increased reliance on big data or alternative sources of data. To understand this shift, we sat down with
The initiatives undertaken as part of Cenfri’s Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme are designed to strengthen the data ecosystem in Rwanda. We want to see people excited about using data and unlocking its potential for improved policymaking and service delivery. One such initiative is a Community of Practice – a safe
In this interview, Pádraig Dalton, former Director General of the Central Statistics Office of Ireland, reflects on leading the shift from an organisation producing statistics to one providing insights and data services across the system. Having consulted with the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) under the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation
Across Rwanda’s ministries and agencies, years of digital investment have produced large volumes of data. The digitisation effort led to numerous government services being made available online, and the further development of infrastructure to support that. Even though that has been achieved an important task remains and that is the
Across the world, countries are exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform public services, economic growth, and governance. Rwanda is no exception. At present, the country leverages AI models developed externally, including systems such as ChatGPT and other similar LLMs (large language models). There is growing ambition to develop locally built AI systems for national
Too often, financial systems overlook the lived realities of women, leading to products, policies, and market structures that do not adequately serve them. In an effort to change this, Cenfri applies a gender lens across its financial inclusion and market diagnostics work. We have developed a portfolio of related work
AI is reshaping every part of public life, from how governments analyse information to how they design public services. Countries across the world are grappling with the implications of these technologies, and Rwanda is investing early in the institutional capability required to govern them responsibly. The Ministry of ICT and
For those in development, 2025 has been a bit of a wild ride and many organisations have been doing some introspection. The team at Cenfri has been thinking about how we can continue to pursue evidence-driven impact, financial independence and sustainability with an inspired, capable and purpose-driven team (our enduring
In 2024, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) partnered with the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation (RED) Programme with a clear objective: to strengthen its capacity to manage data, drive faster project delivery, and use digital tools to inform national planning. Cenfri spoke with Romalice Ishimwe, Chief Digital Officer at the Ministry
To enable improved data-driven decision-making through access to shared government data, the Government of Rwanda (GoR) has approved a National Data Sharing Policy (“the policy”) Proposed by the Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), and drafted through the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation programme, the policy could be a gamechanger in
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has long been known for its censuses, household surveys, and economic measurements. But it is evolving, with a shift from traditional statistical production to increased reliance on big data or alternative sources of data. To understand this shift, we sat down with
The initiatives undertaken as part of Cenfri’s Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme are designed to strengthen the data ecosystem in Rwanda. We want to see people excited about using data and unlocking its potential for improved policymaking and service delivery. One such initiative is a Community of Practice – a safe
In this interview, Pádraig Dalton, former Director General of the Central Statistics Office of Ireland, reflects on leading the shift from an organisation producing statistics to one providing insights and data services across the system. Having consulted with the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) under the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation
