On Friday, 23 August, the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame approved the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation. The 5-year strategy is built on five priorities. The NST2 has five priorities, namely creating decent and productive jobs; boosting exports; enhancing public service delivery; improving the quality of education; and reducing stunting and malnutrition. The national strategy, which succeeds the seven-year NST1 program spanning from July 2017 to June 2024, has 13 goals. Here is a summary of the 13 goals. Goal 1: Modernized agriculture The agriculture sector will achiev

On Friday, 23 August, the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame approved the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation. The 5-year strategy is built on five priorities.


The NST2 has five priorities, namely creating decent and productive jobs; boosting exports; enhancing public service delivery; improving the quality of education; and reducing stunting and malnutrition.

The national strategy, which succeeds the seven-year NST1 program spanning from July 2017 to June 2024, has 13 goals.

Here is a summary of the 13 goals.

Goal 1: Modernized agriculture

The agriculture sector will achieve over 6 percent annual growth, becoming more market-oriented and sustainable. Productivity will increase by more than 50 percent, driven by an 85 percent expansion in irrigated land, increased access to fertilizers and seeds, improved animal breeds, and a boost in domestic production of animal feeds.

Goal 2: Jobs for all

1.25 million productive and decent jobs will be created, providing 250,000 new jobs annually.

Goal 3: Open for business

Private investment will be doubled from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $4.6 billion by 2029. Export levels will increase from $3.5 billion to $7.3 billion, fueled by non-traditional products, agro-processing, and mining focusing on value addition.

Goal 4: Made in Rwanda

Rwanda will become a hub for high-quality, locally made goods that will boost the economy and create jobs, driven by significant investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

Goal 5: Setting solid foundations for education

Pre-primary enrollment will increase from 35 percent to 65 percent, reaffirming the country's commitment to promoting early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning.

Goal 6: Developing skills for the future

One million coders will be equipped, and 500,000 people will be trained in advanced ICT skills.

Goal 7: Quality healthcare for all

Access to quality healthcare will be increased by quadrupling the number of registered health workers and improving maternal, child, and infant health services.

Goal 8: Intensifying the fight against malnutrition

Efforts will be intensified to combat malnutrition, aiming to halve stunting rates from 33 percent to 15 percent.

Goal 9: Universal access to clean water and electricity

By 2029, every household, school, and health facility in Rwanda will have access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene services, and reliable electricity.

Goal 10: Promote #VisitRwanda

Tourism revenues will nearly double, establishing the country as a top destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) as well as key sporting events.

Goal 11: No one left behind, a Single Digital ID

A Single Digital ID system will be introduced, revolutionizing access to government services and making it easier and faster for Rwandans to interact with public institutions.

Goal 12: Universal access to e-government

By 2029, all government services will be fully digitized, enhancing service delivery and accountability.

Goal 13: Embracing partnerships

Economic diplomacy and international cooperation will be strengthened to secure trade and investment opportunities and elevate Rwanda's global profile to drive shared prosperity.

The Rwandan community aboard will actively contribute to and support national development goals.

Peace and security will be maintained, ensuring a stable environment for Rwanda's continued growth and active engagement of communities.

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