President Kagame received World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Victoria Kwakwa, Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank.   They discussed the exponential growth in electrification across the country and... Read more »

Better migration policies can help boost prosperity in all countries-World Bank

Washington: Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World... Read more »

World Bank to host closing event for “The Inclusive Education Initiative, Rwanda”

The World Bank will organise a half day learning and closing event for the Inclusive Education Initiative (IEI), Rwanda, at the Kigali Convention Center tomorrow on February 7 starting at 9:00 am. ... Read more »

World Bank earmarks US$15 million for EAC to enhance Regional Digital Integration

The World Bank has earmarked about US$15 million to enhance and accelerate regional digital integration efforts across the East African Community (EAC).  The Bank through its Single Digital Market (SDM) initiative aims... Read more »

World Bank, Rwanda Secure additional US$129 Million to Improve Teacher Competency and Equity in Learning Outcomes

The Government of Rwanda and the World Bank Group signed a financial agreement for an Additional Financing of US$129.062 million for the Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development (QBE) Project. The... Read more »

Prime Minister Ngirente received a delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors

Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente received a delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors, currently in Rwanda for a three-day working visit. This delegation was led by Mr. Armando MANUEL. Discussions focused... Read more »

CMU-Africa, World Bank, AfDB collaborate towards inspiring African girls to pursue STEM education

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank has today launched the STEM Women Lead Speaker Series which aims to inspire girls to take up STEM... Read more »

World Bank Financing aims to accelerate implementation of Rwanda’s Human Capital Development Program

The World Bank’s Board of Directors today approved$175 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing to help advance Rwanda’s policy and institutional reform program for human capital development and inclusive economic growth. This financing... Read more »

PM Ngirente received the World Bank Country Manager for Rwanda

Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente received Ms. Rolande Pryce, Country Manager of the World Bank for Rwanda. Discussions focused on strengthening the cooperation between Rwanda and the World Bank in various ongoing... Read more »

World Bank approves $30 Million to support COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Rwanda

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved  $30 million in additional financing to the Republic of Rwanda for the acquisition and deployment of safe and effective COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccines.   This is... Read more »