Policies / Policies from 2012

Policies from 2012

Policies with publication year 2012.

Order on Rwanda Special Economic Zones Authority

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Rwanda2012Trade, Industry And InvestmentPolicy

The Prime Minister's order determines the functions and organization of the Rwanda special economic zones authority. The ministry of trade and industry is saddled with the responsibility of supervising the authority.

Records and Archives Management Policy

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Rwanda2012National DevelopmentPolicy

"The Policy provides the framework for the management of public records in the Republic of Rwanda. In its quest to provide transparency and accountability to all stakeholders, it sets out to ensure that all activities and decisions of the Government of Rwanda are fully and accurately documented and managed per the life cycle principles of records creation, maintenance, use and disposal. It additionally aims to promote the accessibility and sharing of information within and across government and to enhance the performance of business activities and service delivery by all government agencies".

Rwanda Sports Development Policy

Ministry of Sports and Culture

Rwanda2012Youth And Sports DevelopmentPolicy

Sports play a crucial role in Rwanda, through interactions, and fostering of social cohesion. It acknowledges the interventions of government in sports infrastructure and points out the need to do more. It prioritises grassroots development to ensure the sports sector fulfils its maximum socioeconomic and cultural potential.

National Disaster Management Policy

Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs

Rwanda2012National DevelopmentPolicy

This serves as a revised policy to the national disaster management policy of 2009. The policy sets out to establish the guiding principles for stakeholders. It highlights the roles, institutional structures, authorities, and key processes crucial to mounting a coordinated approach at decision making and effective response and management of disasters.

MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS No 002//2012/MINIRENA OF 28/03/2012 RELATED TO THE MODALITIES OF BURNING OF GARBAGE, WASTE AND OTHER OBJECTS

Ministry of Environment and Land

Rwanda2012Environment And Climate ChangeOther

The ministerial instructions relate to the modalities of burning wastes, garbage, and other objects. It expressly states that "Garbage, waste or any other object disposal by open-air burning is prohibited, except when allowed under these instructions. Burning of biodegradable garbage, waste or any other object is also prohibited". It highlights exceptions to prohibitions, and incineration requirements.

Order on Rates, Calculation Methods and Criteria for Determining the Compensation Awarded to the Victim of Damage Caused by an Animal

Ministry of National Resources

Rwanda2012Forestry And WildlifeOther

The order determines the rates, calculation methods and criteria for determining the compensation allocated to the victim of damage caused by animals encountered in National Parks or other protected areas, while he is in service or on a visit authorized by the necessary authorities. "It also covers victims of bodily injury or material damage caused by animals appearing on the list determined by decree of the Minister having the conservation of the National Parks in his attributions, met outside the Park or any other protected place".

Law on Governing of Agrochemicals

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Rwanda2012Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The law governs the manufacturing, importing, distribution, use, storage, sale and disposal and burial of agrochemicals for the protection of human and animal health and the environment. This is in a bid to avoid injury and contamination which may result from their use. It addresses the need for appropriating licensing before the use of agrochemicals.

Law on the Planning of Land Use and Development in Rwanda

Ministry of Environment and Land

Rwanda2012Land, Housing And Natural ResourcesOther

"The law governs land use planning and development in Rwanda. The main objectives of land use planning and development in Rwanda are: to transparently identify, coordinate, supervise and implement land use planning land to all instances of administrative entities in Rwanda to achieve sustainable and equitable development in the social, economic and environmental fields for the benefit of present and future generations of Rwanda; establish fundamental principles to ensure that land use and development planning provides for the natural resource base to be protected and ensures an ecological balance between the ecological footprint of land use and land use and biodiversity".

Law Establishing Rwanda Meteorology Agency (METEO RWANDA)

Ministry of Environment and Land

Rwanda2012Environment And Climate ChangePolicy

The Law establishes Rwanda Meteorology Agency (METEO RWANDA). This Law also determines its mission, organization and functioning. METEO RWANDA shall have legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy and shall be managed per general provisions governing public institutions. "The mission of METEO RWANDA shall consist of implementing the Government policy about meteorology using modern methods of study, research, coordination and promotion of programmes in the field of meteorology".

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