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The Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme is a three-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 on ekunda@minict.gov.rw or Cenfri’s Digital Transformation Policy Lead on fiacre@cenfri.org.
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Public sector data frameworks
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Training improves ability to unlock value from data
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Agriculture an important policy priority for Rwanda
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Training: Foundation of Data-Driven Analysis for Policy Decisions
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Impamvu dukwiriye gushakira inyito mu Kinyarwanda amwe mu magambo y’ikoranabuhanga
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Supporting digital transformation in Rwanda
Fiacre Mushimire, Cenfri’s Policy Lead, answered some questions about the breadth of Cenfri’s work in Rwanda.
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What is data-driven decision making and what does it mean for Rwanda?
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Data scientists contribute to data-driven policymaking in Rwanda
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