Rwanda has significantly improved public access to budget information, according to the International Budget Partnership's Open Budget Survey 2023. The Survey is the world's only comparative, independent, and regular assessment of transparency, oversight, and public participation in national budgets. Rwanda's transparency score increased from 45% in 2021 to 59% in 2023. Compared to past editions, this means that the country has made a significant improvement in ensuring that citizens have greater access to the information they need to hold the government accountable. On the other hand, regardi

Rwanda has significantly improved public access to budget information, according to the International Budget Partnership's Open Budget Survey 2023.

The Survey is the world's only comparative, independent, and regular assessment of transparency, oversight, and public participation in national budgets.

Rwanda's transparency score increased from 45% in 2021 to 59% in 2023. Compared to past editions, this means that the country has made a significant improvement in ensuring that citizens have greater access to the information they need to hold the government accountable.

On the other hand, regarding the Budget Oversight Indicator, Rwanda scored 56%, with audit oversight at 78% and legislative oversight at 44%.

"We commend the efforts made by the government of Rwanda to leverage accountability in how public resources are used," said Apollinaire Mupinganyi, the Executive Director of Transparency International Rwanda.

In the Sub-Saharan African region, Rwanda ranks 9th and 3rd in East Africa, where Uganda and Kenya lead the way with scores of 59% and 55%, respectively.

Apollinaire Mupiganyi, the executive director of Transparency International Rwanda, commends the efforts made by government of Rwanda.

A little more informed. A little more connected.