UNDP in Rwanda
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EMPOWERED LIVES. RESILIENT NATIONS. In all programme areas, a clear and determined focus exists to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNDP Programmes in Rwanda support the work of the Government of Rwanda in finding and implementing solutions in the following focus areas:
*Fostering Democratic Governance
*Achieving the SDGs and Poverty Reduction
*Crisis Prevention and Recovery
*Energy and the Environment for Sustainable Development
Throughout these five areas, UNDP advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women.
15/04/2026
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In a year of global financing pressure, could development gains hold?
In Rwanda, progress continued, 36,628 jobs created, court backlogs reduced from 62% in 2023 to 49% by 2025, and $20M mobilized for climate action.
And that’s only part of the story.
The 2025 hashtag shows what delivery looked like under constraint, across governance, gender equality, innovation, and more.
See the results 👉🏿https://bit.ly/UNDPAnnualReport
Progress for women is progress for everyone.
This International Women’s Day, colleagues at United Nations Development Programme Rwanda share a united message: gender equality must move from commitment to action.
By strengthening institutions, promoting fair workplaces, and supporting women’s leadership, we continue working toward a future where every woman and girl can thrive.
Women’s rights cannot wait. Let’s accelerate action — together.
Africa’s fintech moment is now.
From AI-driven inclusion to open finance and digital currency infrastructure, the connects investors, founders, and policymakers to shape the next generation of financial systems.
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25/02/2026
Green jobs represent people, skills, and opportunities built on the ground.
Through , land restoration, agroforestry, clean energy, and livelihood activities are creating meaningful work while strengthening communities and protecting natural resources.
Behind this progress are farmers, community members, and local leaders working together to build resilience and support their families.
This experience shows how strong partnerships and community leadership can turn climate action into real economic opportunity, and why investing in locally led solutions matters.
23/02/2026
When land restoration efforts delivers measurable results, it builds confidence for continued investment.
initiative shows how strong partnerships, government leadership, and community engagement can create the conditions to scale climate solutions that benefit both people and ecosystems.
Sustained support reflects more than financial commitment, it signals trust in locally led approaches, evidence of impact on the ground, and a shared ambition to protect natural resources while strengthening livelihoods and resilience.
This is a reminder that lasting change happens when institutions, communities, and partners align around a common vision.
Women make up over 60% of beneficiaries, and their experiences show how land restoration is changing lives.
Yvonne shares how, before the project, finding cooking fuel was difficult and erosion often washed crops away. Today, trees planted through the initiative help improve soil, retain rainwater, and make farming more stable, bringing real benefits to her family and community.
Her story is a reminder that when women are supported, both people and the environment thrive.
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19/02/2026
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• Private Sector Master Plan development
• Youth foresight research exercise
• Anaerobic digestion scale-up concept note
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18/02/2026
Why does carbon matter?
Carbon emissions are heat-trapping gases that contribute to climate change, affecting weather patterns, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Through land restoration, clean cooking, and sustainable energy solutions, has helped avoid 625,989 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, reducing climate risks and supporting healthier environments for communities across the Mayaga region.
This is what climate action looks like in practice: protecting both people and nature.
Education is a powerful driver of environmental stewardship.
Through ’s support to schools, students at APPEC College are translating learning into action, planting trees, caring for their environment, and strengthening a culture of responsibility among young people.
As Ignace Ndayisaba shares, this experience shows how investing in education can nurture the next generation of environmental leaders and reinforce long-term sustainability at the community level.
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The land changed, and so did her future.
Bernadette, a farmer from Ruhango district reflects on how helped turn degraded land into a source of stability, income, and resilience for her family.
Land restoration is not just about planting trees. It’s also about restoring stability for families, improving food security, and building a more sustainable future.
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Our Story
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.
In Rwanda, our mission has been to help Rwanda build stronger institutions, eradicate, poverty and inequality, protect the environment, uphold human rights, adhere to good governance, and create decent employment opportunities for its youth, women and men.
Throughout these five areas, UNDP advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women. In all programme areas, we value partnership as our approach to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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