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Rwanda is actively pursuing a digital agenda to boost its socio-economic development, and various initiatives underline the Country's commitment to embracing the digital age. One notable aspect is the focus on widening access to digital infrastructure. Rwanda ...

Vision 2050 Rwanda's Vision 2050 outlines the Country's long-term development goals and aspirations by the year 2050. Vision 2050 serves as a strategic framework to guide Rwanda's socio economic transformation over the coming decades. It is part of Rwanda's br...

The Smart Rwanda Master Plan is a strategic initiative developed by the Rwandan government to harness information and communication technologies (ICTs) for the Country's overall development. The plan aimed to leverage digital innovations to drive economic grow...

The Government of Rwanda has set up a 7YGP (7 years Government Program) known as National Strategy for Transformation (NST-1) which covers the period from 2017 to 2024. Since 2000, in order to support the Vision 2020 and the 7YGP of Rwanda, the ICT sector has ...

Rwanda has several laws and regulations governing information and communication technology (ICT) within the Country. According to the ICT Regulatory Tracker (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva 2021), Rwanda is a fourth generation (G4) regulator but...

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) plays a crucial role in overseeing and promoting the development of information and communication technology (ICT) in Rwanda. MINICT has the mission to address national priorities rel...

Established under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, the Rwanda Information Society Authority “RISA” is a public institution established in 2017, governed by the Presidential Order N° 077/01 of 09/12/2022. RISA derives from the former IT Department of Rwanda ...

The words “Shared service by sector” is defined by the Ministry of Public service and Labor as follows: “Job positions which were integrated in the organisation structures of the line Ministries to serve institutions in the same sector excluding those that we...

The reorganisation for IT departments around Shared services will enable a successful digital transformation and meet the various demands and expectations from citizens, stakeholders, partners and employees. More specifically, the objectives are as follows: ...

The clustering approach revolves around establishing a unified IT Team, headed by a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) or an IT Business Analyst. This team is responsible for offering IT leadership, support, and the development of IT systems for all institutions with...

The CDO: Definition and Role The Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is responsible for developing and deploying an overall digital Strategy, implementing and monitoring digital projects within government departments, and implementing the government's vision for the ...

The Chief Digital Officer is provided with essential resources crucial for accomplishing their responsibilities, including: Human resources Financial resources Tools and technologies Human resources: The Chief Digital Officer is supported by various I...

The Business Analyst’s main role is to work with all entities within their respective Sector to help them improve their processes and systems using Digital Technologies. She/he conducts research and extensive analysis to come up with solutions to business prob...

First and foremost, at Sector level, an IT Team is provided at the organisation structure of the leading Ministry and it covers the IT functions for the entire Sector. Thus, the IT function is headed by a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for the harmonious coordina...

CDO Network overview The establishment of the CDO Network aims at ensuring that all digital initiatives are aligned with their respective organisation’s goals and objectives, as well as bring alignment with RISA’s vision and mission.The CDO Network gathers al...

Interactions within the MINICT ecosystem Interactions between the Ministry of ICT & Innovation (MINICT) and the CDO: In the digital transformation landscape, the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) operates as a pivotal figure within the structure, positioned under ...

The collaboration between Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) and the CDO The Rwanda Governance Board is the Authority in charge of promoting good governance, ensuring accountability, and supporting the development and implementation of governance policies and stra...

Primary development partners help Rwanda in its development vision. CDOs can therefore apply for funding individually or through the supervisory administration (sector/Ministry, MINICT or RISA), in collaboration with development partners. Whether they are inve...

As per the Ministry's directive, staff members within the CDO or BA's office are specifically assigned to the primary Ministry. Their role is not confined solely to the leading Ministry, instead, they are tasked with dynamically supporting various affiliated i...

Academia and research institutions are vital contributors to the ongoing evolution of ICT. They play a crucial role in fostering ICT innovation. Their role encompasses knowledge creation, talent development, collaboration with industry, and addressing societal...