Policies / Policies from 2012

Policies from 2012

Policies with publication year 2012.

Law Governing Urban Planning and Building in Rwanda

Ministry of Environment and Land

Rwanda2012Environment And Climate ChangeOther

The scope of the law includes; "towns and agglomerations with at least ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants spread over an area of at least twenty square kilometres (20 sq. km) and occupied by at least residential houses, infrastructure, administrative buildings and buildings designed for socio-economic activities; areas occupied by socio-economic and administrative infrastructure within a radius of two kilometres (2km) around such infrastructure if such areas are classified as an economic zone by competent organs; and areas classified as economically attractive by competent organs". It subdivides urban areas into cities, municipalities, and agglomerations.

MINISTERIAL ORDER No 14/MINICOM/2012 OF 18/04/2012 DETERMINING THE LIST OF WILD ANIMALS SPECIES CONCERNED WITH THE LAW ON COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANIMALS

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Rwanda2012Trade, Industry And InvestmentOther

The ministerial order determines the list of wild animal species prominent in the law for damages caused by animals inside the national park or other protected areas. "All disputes arising from the implementation of this order shall be resolved through amicable settlement. Failure to which, they shall be referred to Rwandan competent courts".

Organization and Functioning of Beekeeping in Rwanda Law

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Rwanda2012Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The law sets out and highlights key issues including; management and development of beekeeping, conservation of beekeeping resources, hygiene and prohibitions, and other transitional provisions. The key activities involved in beekeeping as stated are; bee hiving, honey harvesting, and processing and marketing of beekeeping products.

Rwanda Vision 2020 (Revised)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Rwanda2012Democracy And GovernancePolicy

The vision 2020 highlights the resolve of the government of Rwanda to chart the course towards transition towards a democratic and united country. Attainment of a middle-income status driven by knowledge is a key component of this vision. It is hoped that this would translate into better living standards for Rwandans in all spheres of life. This vision is backed by six pillars including; good governance and an efficient State, skilled human capital, vibrant private sector, world-class physical infrastructure and modern agriculture and livestock. These pillars are geared towards success in national, regional and global markets.

Health Sector Research Policy

Ministry of Health

Rwanda2012HealthPolicy

The government of Rwanda through its ministry of health acknowledges the important role effectively conducted research plays in ensuring the sustainability of knowledge-based policies and strategies. Knowledge-based policies ensure maximum benefit is achieved from the implementation of such policies. This policy, therefore, defines the scope of health sector research and the guidelines to ensure research are carried out in a coordinated manner. It provides solutions to challenges inherent in health sector research.

Strategic and Investment Plan to Strengthen the Animal Genetic Improvement in Rwanda

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Rwanda2012Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

This investment plan contains an overview of prevailing conditions in the livestock sector in Rwanda. It contains ways by which animals can be improved and how these improvement plans can be implemented. The need for this strategy arises out of the quest to raise agricultural efficiency across the entire value chain. This need is borne out of the inability of the government to allocate more land to agriculture and increase the livestock population.

Knowledge Management and Communication Strategy for the Agricultural Sector (2012-2015)

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Rwanda2012Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The government of Rwanda aims to transform into a knowledge-based economy. This prompts the need to also modernize and transform the agricultural sector to improve its leverages on improved technologies and knowledge. This strategy focuses on achieving this by ensuring that every activity in form of policies and strategies of the sector is driven and based on knowledge obtained from research.

Guidelines for Researchers Intending to Do Health Research in Rwanda

Ministry of Health

Rwanda2012HealthOther

The importance of building government policies, strategies, guidelines, and plans on detailed and well carried out research has been emphasized by the government of Rwanda. Consequently, the ministry of health has developed this guideline to serve as a tool for researchers aiming to carry out health research in Rwanda. These guidelines seek to ensure a smooth process for researchers by clarifying the process, expectations, and benefits of doing research in Rwanda.

Family Planning Strategic Plan (2012-2016)

Ministry of Health

Rwanda2012HealthOther

The government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health has identified family planning as one of its national priorities for the health sector. This is motivated by the need to achieve drastic poverty reduction and improved socioeconomic conditions. This plan recognizes the significant improvement that has been recorded in the usage of modern contraceptives by the citizenry. However, it also calls for a renewed effort to ensure the EDPRS target of 70% contraceptive usage is attained by 2016. This strategic plan, therefore, seeks to deepen commitment levels to the importance of family planning. It places much importance on training and re-training the relevant stakeholders that will drive this goal.

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