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## In Rwanda, LuxDev operates in vocational and technical training, environmental sustainability, and impact finance.

## LuxDev in Rwanda

Cooperation between Luxembourg and Rwanda began in 1989 with an initial healthcare project. Over the years, this collaboration expanded to include rural development, education, and vocational training until 2013.

In October 2021, both countries decided to revitalise their partnership, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the exploration of the financial sector. Following further identification and formulation, LuxDev opened an office in September 2022. LuxDev's interventions are aligned with Rwanda’s national policies and strategies.

## Challenges in Rwanda: structural vulnerabilities, climate change, and employment

Despite remarkable progress, Rwanda continues to face structural challenges in achieving sustainable development. The economy remains heavily reliant on public investment and international aid, with the private sector needing further strengthening to diversify sources of growth. High energy costs, low national savings, a shortage of specialised skills, and a small domestic market limit private sector investment.

Rwanda is also highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing irregular rainfall, rising temperatures, and droughts that threaten crop yields and livestock.

The country’s predominantly extensive farming practices face growing food security challenges, exacerbated by population growth and soil depletion. Modernising agriculture and enhancing climate resilience are essential for ensuring food security and supporting national development.

Additionally, Rwanda struggles with high unemployment, particularly among young people and women, while industrialisation remains relatively modest. Despite significant efforts to reduce income inequality, disparities persist at the community level.

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## Our activities in Rwanda

LuxDev’s interventions are implemented in collaboration with Rwandan public and private stakeholders. Our approach fosters innovation, resilience, and inclusive sustainable development while addressing key challenges facing the country.

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#### Developing and modernising agricultural vocational training

Our efforts focus on enhancing the quality of agricultural technical education, including improvements in infrastructure, equipment, and training curricula. We also support the modernisation and digitalisation of vocational training to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.

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#### Promoting sustainable agriculture

We prioritise the transformation of food systems towards more sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Environmental protection initiatives include combating deforestation, reducing pollution, and financing green and climate-related projects.

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#### Supporting economic development

We support Rwanda’s ambition to establish itself as a regional financial hub. We also contribute to initiatives aimed at improving financial access for vulnerable populations.


## Key figures in Rwanda

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EUR

**11,569,555**disbursed in Rwanda in 2024


### Distribution of disbursements by sector in 2024

### Evolution of activities in Rwanda

## Projects in Rwanda

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In execution Rwanda

### Support project to technical training and employability in Rwanda (AFTER II)

Education, vocational training and employment

Support project to technical training and employability in Rwanda (AFTER II) -
In execution Rwanda

### Support to the development of Kigali International Finance Centre

Impact finance

Support to the development of Kigali International Finance Centre -
In execution Rwanda

### Digital Skills

Education, vocational training and employment

Digital Skills -
In execution Rwanda

### Basket Funding for Pro-Poor Development (PPD-Basket)

Socio-economic development

Basket Funding for Pro-Poor Development (PPD-Basket) -
In execution Rwanda

### Sylviculture durable et énergies renouvelables efficaces pour des conditions de vie améliorées

Agriculture, forestry and fishery

Sylviculture durable et énergies renouvelables efficaces pour des conditions de vie améliorées -
In execution Rwanda

### Improving skills for holistic employment in modern agriculture

Education, vocational training and employment

Improving skills for holistic employment in modern agriculture -
In execution Rwanda

### Support to Intego, Rwanda’s nationally determined contribution facility

Impact finance

Support to Intego, Rwanda’s nationally determined contribution facility -
In execution Rwanda

### Transformation towards sustainable food systems - Kwihaza

Agriculture, forestry and fishery

Transformation towards sustainable food systems - Kwihaza