Ministry of Public Service and Labour | Rwanda

Today's sessions at the National
Induction Programme (NIP) cohort & focused on strengthening public servants' ability to make informed decisions, anticipate change and embrace innovation in public service delivery.

Hon. Antoine Kajangwe, Minister of Trade and Industry, led a session on strategic foresight, highlighting the importance of understanding emerging trends and anticipating future challenges to inform Rwanda's public sector priorities.

Discussions also explored data driven decision making, with Lionel Ngendakuriyo, Chief Technology Officer at RSSB, sharing practical examples of how available data can be translated into actionable insights to support better public sector decisions.

Emerging technologies, including AI and digital tools, were also examined, with emphasis on data privacy, cybersecurity, ethics and accessibility. Pierre Kayitana, Country Director at Zipline, challenged public servants to rethink conventional ways of working, simplify processes, reduce inefficiencies and explore innovative approaches to improving service delivery.

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Today, the Minister of Public Service and Labour, @JUwacu, received a delegation from World Bank led by Rinku Murgai, Practice Manager for Poverty and Equity for Eastern and Southern Africa Region, to discuss ongoing areas of collaboration in skills development and job creation.

The discussions also spanned on key highlights of an upcoming jobs study report carried out by world bank to inform on what holds back more and better jobs and what interventions can unlock the creation of better and more jobs.

The National Induction Programme (NIP) Cohort 8 is now underway, bringing together a new group of public servants for another week of learning, engagement and reflection on their role in shaping Rwanda’s public service.

Discussions explored the values that underpin effective public service, the importance of intergenerational collaboration and the role of individual responsibility in advancing the country's development priorities.

Through this programme, public servants are encouraged to look beyond their individual mandates, strengthen collaboration and recognise their collective responsibility in delivering meaningful results for citizens.

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Hon. Julienne Uwacu @JUwacu , Minister of Public Service and Labour, delivered closing remarks to Cohort 7 of the National Induction Programme (NIP), reflecting on the key lessons and commitments developed throughout the five day programme.

She highlighted the importance of translating national priorities into meaningful action, embracing accountability, strengthening collaboration across institutions, and upholding the principles of professional and ethical public service. 

Hon. Uwacu encouraged participants to return to their respective institutions as ambassadors of positive change, applying the knowledge gained, sharing lessons with colleagues, and demonstrating through their actions the values of a unified, professional, and citizen centred public service.

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Ms Diana Ofwona, Senior Advisor at the Office of the Prime Minister, delivered an afternoon session for Cohort 7 of the National Induction Programme (NIP), exploring the journey from purpose to performance and how public servants can translate lessons from the programme into practical commitments, institutional improvements, and measurable results for citizens.

The session highlighted the importance of breaking institutional barriers, strengthening collaboration across government, taking personal responsibility, and moving beyond administrative processes towards proactive problem solving and results oriented service delivery. Participants were encouraged to embrace initiative, accountability, and a shared sense of responsibility in addressing institutional challenges.

It was emphasised that Rwanda’s transformation depends not only on policies and strategies, but also on the mindset, commitment, and collective action of public servants in translating national priorities into meaningful results for citizens.

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