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Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

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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. 
Governance, Policy & Regulation

Harnessing data and scenario-based planning in Rwanda: A look at NST2

Rwanda’s journey toward becoming a high-income nation by 2050 is driven by clear strategic frameworks, one of which is the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) for 2024–2029. This strategy focuses on five key priorities: creating productive jobs, boosting exports, improving education, reducing malnutrition, and enhancing public service delivery. However,

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18 December, 2024
Consumer Outcomes

7 Lessons from 2024

Our work at Cenfri rarely follows the typical rhythms of the calendar year, yet, as 2024 draws to a close, we thought it would be good to reflect on what we’ve achieved. It’s been a busy few months: we’ve worked on around 50 projects and undertaken work-related travel to 19

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11 December, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Data fellows pumped to help government catalyse data use

Data can be used to improve policy decisions as well as to better understand the outcome of decisions taken. To enable this, policymakers need access to a spectrum of data that has been appropriately collected, cleaned, stored and analysed. And so, in phase 1 of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme,

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8 November, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Digitisation of government services in Rwanda: Lessons from the data

Rwanda has set ambitious goals to transition from an agrarian economy to a knowledge-based one by 2050. This is operationalised through initiatives like the Smart Rwanda Master Plan. The dream is to make Rwanda the digital hub of Africa, and a key focus is the digitisation of government services through

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1 October, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Data training resources for independent learners

Designed for people who want broad exposure to a spectrum of data science and data engineering content, these data training resources are available to those looking to upskill themselves. Background A clear objective of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme is to strengthen the data skills of individuals and the data

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16 August, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

The evolution of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Through strategic partnerships and focused initiatives, the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation (RED) programme has made significant progress in promoting data-driven decision-making in the country. I sat down with our Partnerships and Country Lead, Arlette Rwakazina, to talk about some of the achievements and challenges of the programme to date. We also

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3 July, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme launches second phase

Kigali, 08 May 2024 – The Ministry of ICT and Innovation, the Mastercard Foundation and Cenfri announced today, the launch of the second phase of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme. This phase builds on the successes achieved during phase 1 of the programme and aims to further leverage data analysis

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13 May, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

Navigating a career in data science

There is demand for skilled professionals in the field of data science as organisations are increasingly adopting a data-driven approach. From uncovering valuable insights to driving innovation and strategic decision-making, data scientists play a significant role in practically every industry. Based on insights gained in our capacity development initiatives under

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17 April, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

Guidance on developing a data and analytics strategy

In today’s data-driven world, many organisations recognise the importance of leveraging data insights to make decisions. However, once they attempt to harness and use their internal data, it becomes clear that data is not standardised and is often housed in different siloes of the organisation. Drawing from our experience in

Read More »
8 March, 2024
Governance, Policy & Regulation

Harnessing data and scenario-based planning in Rwanda: A look at NST2

Rwanda’s journey toward becoming a high-income nation by 2050 is driven by clear strategic frameworks, one of which is the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) for 2024–2029. This strategy focuses on five key priorities: creating productive jobs, boosting exports, improving education, reducing malnutrition, and enhancing public service delivery. However,

18 December, 2024
Consumer Outcomes

7 Lessons from 2024

Our work at Cenfri rarely follows the typical rhythms of the calendar year, yet, as 2024 draws to a close, we thought it would be good to reflect on what we’ve achieved. It’s been a busy few months: we’ve worked on around 50 projects and undertaken work-related travel to 19

11 December, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Data fellows pumped to help government catalyse data use

Data can be used to improve policy decisions as well as to better understand the outcome of decisions taken. To enable this, policymakers need access to a spectrum of data that has been appropriately collected, cleaned, stored and analysed. And so, in phase 1 of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme,

8 November, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Digitisation of government services in Rwanda: Lessons from the data

Rwanda has set ambitious goals to transition from an agrarian economy to a knowledge-based one by 2050. This is operationalised through initiatives like the Smart Rwanda Master Plan. The dream is to make Rwanda the digital hub of Africa, and a key focus is the digitisation of government services through

1 October, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Data training resources for independent learners

Designed for people who want broad exposure to a spectrum of data science and data engineering content, these data training resources are available to those looking to upskill themselves. Background A clear objective of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme is to strengthen the data skills of individuals and the data

16 August, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

The evolution of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Through strategic partnerships and focused initiatives, the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation (RED) programme has made significant progress in promoting data-driven decision-making in the country. I sat down with our Partnerships and Country Lead, Arlette Rwakazina, to talk about some of the achievements and challenges of the programme to date. We also

3 July, 2024
Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme

Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme launches second phase

Kigali, 08 May 2024 – The Ministry of ICT and Innovation, the Mastercard Foundation and Cenfri announced today, the launch of the second phase of the Rwanda Economy Digitalisation Programme. This phase builds on the successes achieved during phase 1 of the programme and aims to further leverage data analysis

13 May, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

Navigating a career in data science

There is demand for skilled professionals in the field of data science as organisations are increasingly adopting a data-driven approach. From uncovering valuable insights to driving innovation and strategic decision-making, data scientists play a significant role in practically every industry. Based on insights gained in our capacity development initiatives under

17 April, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

Guidance on developing a data and analytics strategy

In today’s data-driven world, many organisations recognise the importance of leveraging data insights to make decisions. However, once they attempt to harness and use their internal data, it becomes clear that data is not standardised and is often housed in different siloes of the organisation. Drawing from our experience in

8 March, 2024
Digital Transformation & Data

Unique challenges and opportunities for Earth Observation in Rwanda

When I travelled the windy road from Kigali to the Volcanoes National Park to hike up Mount Bisoke, I spent most of my time looking out the window in awe at the scenery. The countryside is plotted and pieced together by thousands of fields of different crops. It is not

29 February, 2024