All resources: Rwanda

Decent Work

Rwanda updated employment policy puts implementation at the centre

Rwanda’s ambition under Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation 2 is clear, to build a more prosperous, inclusive and productive economy, with decent and productive employment at the centre of national transformation.

EU–ILO Youth Employment Expert Network to advance country-level action in Rwanda, Malawi and the Philippines

A series of national events brings together policymakers, experts, social partners, young people and development partners to translate evidence and experience into concrete youth employment priorities and solutions.

African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers

More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...

Digital Inclusion

Preparing Rwanda’s teachers for the future of work

Rwanda is developing a Digital Skills Competency Framework for TVET teachers to strengthen teaching, respond to changing labour market needs and better prepare young people for increasingly digital and technology-enabled workplaces.

Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)

Growing, Greening and Creating Jobs in Rwanda

Social Protection

Rwanda advances dialogue on extending social protection to informal workers

Under the theme “Building Strong Foundations, Social Protection that Works”, Government representatives, workers’ and employers’ organizations, United Nations Agencies and development partners gathered in Kigali for a high-level workshop on...

ILO Publication

Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda

The ILO-led Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda, developed with national partners and supported by Luxembourg, looks at what young digital entrepreneurs need to start, grow and sustain businesses....

New financial education manual equips young entrepreneurs with practical tools for better money management

The ILO has launched a new financial education manual to help young entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s digital economy strengthen their money management skills. Through practical exercises and real-life examples, it builds knowledge in budgeting, savings,...

STRENGTHEN2

ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

ILO and IFIs exchange practical experiences and explore opportunities for joint efforts to strengthen how development finance captures employment quality.

STRENGTHEN2

Employment Impact Assessment of the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project, Rwanda

This report presents an employment impact assessment (EmpIA) of the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project (RRFHP), a cross-border energy investment spanning Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. The study examines both direct and non-direct employment...

STRENGTHEN2

Analysis of the construction sector and related employment in Cameroon

This report presents an analysis of the construction sector in Cameroon, examining its contribution to GDP and employment, the extent of informality, and the opportunities to expand decent job creation through Employment-Intensive Investment...

employment services

Building stronger employment services to empower Rwanda’s Youth

Kigali Rwanda (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA), has taken an important step in strengthening Rwanda’s employment services to better respond to...

Social Protection

ILO and Rwanda foster South-South learning on extending Social Protection in Côte d’Ivoire

Digital economy on entrepreneurs

Empowering Rwanda’s youth entrepreneurs in the digital economy

Rwanda, Kigali (ILO News) - In the heart of Rwanda’s thriving digital transformation, young entrepreneurs are emerging as key drivers of innovation and growth.

Digital Inclusion

Rwanda’s youth drive digital growth a strong first year for ILO’s Decent Jobs project

ILO project builds digital job pathways and skills for young Rwandans with support from Luxembourg

Media Professionals in Africa Equipped for Improved Reporting on Labour Migration

Promoting accurate, balanced, and gender-sensitive coverage of labour migration in Africa while strengthening regional collaboration.

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Employment impact assessment of the National Feeder Roads Programme in Rwanda, using GIS and LFS data

This report presents an Employment Impact Assessment (EmpIA) of the National Feeder Roads Programme (NFRP) in Rwanda, focusing on the long-term employment effects produced.

Apprenticeship program

Advancing quality apprenticeships in Rwanda’s Digital Economy

Building Rwanda’s Digital future, strengthening apprenticeships for a skilled ICT Workforce

Digital economy

International Labour Organization fostering enterprises and shaping Rwanda’s digital future

ILO empowers trainers to drive youth employment, business growth, and digital transformation in Rwanda.

Measuring green jobs in the context of a just transition