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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.
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
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 98 percent of all businesses in Rwanda, employing over 2.5 million people according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. However, despite increased business digitalisation globally, the digital journey of many MSMEs in Rwanda is still fragmented, potentially inhibiting their growth. While
Gaining speed: Rwanda’s economic momentum Vision 2050 is Rwanda’s blueprint for achieving prosperity; the country is aiming for an upper-middle-income status by 2035 and a high-income country status by 2050. The country’s journey from being a low-income nation at USD 1,040 currently to USD 4,036 by 2035 is an ambitious, yet
Data in isolation often tells only one part of the story. Sometimes, to gain a full picture, multiple datasets must be combined to incorporate different variables, uncovering insights that drive better decision-making. Merging two or more datasets is a powerful technique that enables organisations to analyse information stored in different
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
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 98 percent of all businesses in Rwanda, employing over 2.5 million people according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. However, despite increased business digitalisation globally, the digital journey of many MSMEs in Rwanda is still fragmented, potentially inhibiting their growth. While
Gaining speed: Rwanda’s economic momentum Vision 2050 is Rwanda’s blueprint for achieving prosperity; the country is aiming for an upper-middle-income status by 2035 and a high-income country status by 2050. The country’s journey from being a low-income nation at USD 1,040 currently to USD 4,036 by 2035 is an ambitious, yet
Data in isolation often tells only one part of the story. Sometimes, to gain a full picture, multiple datasets must be combined to incorporate different variables, uncovering insights that drive better decision-making. Merging two or more datasets is a powerful technique that enables organisations to analyse information stored in different
