Government of Rwanda Websites Guideline
This document outlines the official guidelines for the design, development, and management of websites across Government of Rwanda institutions. It provides a unified framework to ensure all government digital platforms are consistent, user-friendly, accessible, and secure. The guidelines serve as a reference for designers, developers, and content managers to create websites that reflect the government’s digital vision and uphold high standards of quality and trust.
Scope and Objectives
To ensure that all Government of Rwanda websites follow a consistent, professional, and user-focu...
Content Management System (CMS)
Recommended CMS: TYPO3 All Government of Rwanda websites should be developed using TYPO3, an ope...
Branding Elements
Establish clear rules for logo usage, color palette, and cultural patterns that maintain brand in...
Typography
Typography plays a key role in readability, accessibility, and overall presentation of informatio...
Navigation Design
Main Menu Main Navigation Purpose: Serves as the primary navigation for the site, guiding users...
Search Functionality
Search trigger & form Rules: Use a universally recognized search icon (magnifying glass) in the ...
Layout & Structure
Grid Bootstrap Grid System Purpose: Content should support responsive design and should be orga...
UI Elements
Uniforms important User Interface elements
Content
Voice Copywriting Style Purpose: These recommendations will ensure that the website content rem...
Responsiveness
Desktop Desktop Design Purpose: These recommendations will ensure that the website maintain a c...
Accessibility
Standards Accessibility Standards These guidelines establish a high-level framework to ensure t...
Legal and Compliance
Privacy Policy Purpose: Clearly communicate how user data is collected, used, stored, and protec...
System Feedback
404 Error 404 Page Purpose: Clearly communicate that the requested page cannot be found, and gu...
Security Features
Security TYPO3’s Built-In Security Purpose: Ensure robust protection of user data and safeguard...
SEO and Metadata Standards
Purpose: This section leverages TYPO3’s built-in capabilities while incorporating additional enha...
Analytics Tracking
Purpose: To gain comprehensive insights into website performance and user behavior, this section ...
TYPO3 Structure
Purpose: To maintain a coherent and unified user experience across all sites, it’s essential that...
Centralized Government Portal
Hosting Government institutions must utilize hosting services that meet the highest standards of...