Rwanda Embassy USA

On Friday, students from the The School For Ethics And Global Leadership visited Embassy of Rwanda, United States of America to learn about hashtag ’s remarkable recovery since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Discussions covered history, economic growth, homegrown solutions, and more.

Today, the Vice Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in the US, Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana, and the Head of Mission of the African Union Mission to the USA to the United States, Amb. Hilda Suka-Mafudze, led a meeting of the corps to discuss the foreign and economic policy priorities of the new U.S. administration and how hashtag
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On the sidelines of the meeting, the Corps engaged Amb. Troy Fitrell, Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, to discuss the administration's priorities and explore opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Africa partnerships.
Prof. Landry Signé, Executive Director and Professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Washington DC and Senior Fellow at the The Brookings Institution , was also invited to share his expert insights with the African Diplomatic Corps. He offered perspectives on the diplomatic and economic priorities of the new U.S. administration and how Africa can position itself effectively within the evolving global landscape.

" Bank of Kigali Plc has leveraged AI technology to facilitate remote account opening. Through this service, customers can verify their identity by cross-referencing their photographs with information stored at the National Identification Agency. The solution has a 99% accuracy rate, significantly reducing the barriers for rural communities to open accounts and access financial services without needing to visit physical bank branches." — John Rwangombwa, Governor of National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) .
This is just one of the many stories illustrating how AI is driving change in .
On Friday, October 24, the Governor shared insights on this topic during the in Washington DC at the executive panel titled "The Rise of AI: Transforming Financial Markets and Supervision." He highlighted Rwanda’s journey in leveraging AI to enhance financial inclusion and address challenges in the financial sector.
As the world continue to embrace technology, Rwanda stays abreast of these developments and leverages innovations to foster economic growth.

On the sidelines of the The World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., Governor of the Central Bank of John Rwangombwa participated in the Toronto Centre Roundtable Discussion; “Navigating the Future: Central Banking and Supervision in a Transformative Era”.

With the focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) the discussion aimed to generate insights into how institutions can adapt and thrive in this new landscape. Three key issues were highlighted: the transformative tool of AI, the need for effective collaboration and the changing profile of the supervisor.

Key takeaways included;
1. Need for collaboration among multiple stakeholders to address challenges in the financial sector, particularly around data management and AI integration

2. Challenges of managing data effectively, including maintaining control over data and handling the risks associated with third-party data providers. Data security and management were highlighted as critical issues that need continuous investment.

3. The future roles of supervisors in the context of AI advancements. Supervisors must adapt by acquiring new skills in data science and technology to understand and assess AI systems effectively.

4. Establishing collaborative frameworks for data sharing and interoperability across borders, particularly within the African financial context. Projects aiming to integrate payment systems across countries were mentioned as significant steps forward.

5. The growing concern over data concentration in the hands of a few significant players, noting the cost and entry barriers to creating competitive large language models.

On the sidelines of the in Washington DC, Chief Economist of the Central Bank of Rwanda Thierry Kalisa participated in the High-Level Roundtable on Capacity Development for Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa, where he shared Rwanda’s progress under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

With the support of the International Monetary Fund has advanced in five key reform areas: climate-related spending monitoring, integrating climate risks into fiscal planning, public investment sensitivity to climate issues, financial risk management, and disaster risk reduction.

This week, on the sidelines of the Annual in Washington, D.C., Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Minister of State for Resource Mobilization and Public Investments Mutesi Rusagara engaged in productive discussions with His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, and his delegation. They reflected on their current development cooperation between Rwanda and Saudi Fund and explored new avenues to strengthen the partnership.

Minister of Finance and Economy Planning of , Mr. Yusuf Murangwa, emphasized the need for a deliberate and systematic approach in the public sector to build big data capabilities and bridge existing gaps. He spoke at the panel discussion on "Harnessing Big Data for Transformative Policymaking" Wednesday, October 23, during the ongoing World Bank Meetings in Washington DC.

The Embassy of Rwanda, United States of America was honored to host Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick , Ambassador John Nkengasong, and other distinguished guests for a dinner on October 17 in support of the 56th Annual Meridian Ball.
This esteemed gala event unites a diverse group of leaders—diplomats, business leaders, and government officials—who are dedicated to promoting global collaboration and addressing shared challenges.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Meridian International Center for your unwavering commitment to fostering global collaboration through diverse initiatives and a shared vision.

hosts 'Biashara Africa 2024,' the 2nd African Continental Free Trade Area ( ) Business Forum, bringing together leaders & entrepreneurs to shape Africa's trade future. The three-day Forum (9-11), themed 'Dare to Invent the Future of AfCFTA,' explores challenges &and opportunities in building value chains and reliable supply networks in .
“The journey to establish the world’s largest free trade area began here in Kigali, six years ago. One year later in , the operational phase of AfCFTA was launched. These two historic moments demonstrate our commitment to the economic unity and prosperity of Africa. The good news is that integration in Africa is ongoing, and already, we can see positive results.” President Kagame

The Embassy was honored to host PhD and Master’s students from Johns Hopkins University today for an inspiring discussion on how Rwanda has been promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in science and technology over the past 30 years, following the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

On Friday, August 2024, the Government of Rwanda approved the Second National Strategy for Transformation ( hashtag ). This five-year strategy is centered around five key priorities:
1️⃣ Creating decent and productive jobs
2️⃣ Boosting Exports
3️⃣ Improving the quality of education
4️⃣ Enhancing public service delivery
5️⃣ Reducing stunting and malnutrition