Rwanda Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Diaspora

Diaspora General Directorate

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND | SERVICES OFFERED TO RWANDAN DIASPORA |DIASPORA E-NEWSLETTER

The government of Rwanda has realized the evolving important role of Rwandan Diaspora in the national development of the country. This importance is envisaged in the diverse sectors of Rwanda such as; Education, Health, Private Sector Development, Trade and Investment, Knowledge transfers, Image building, Culture development, Unit and Reconciliation, Community development, Remittances, etc. The Government of Rwanda reaffirmed its commitment by creating an organ in charge of Rwandan Diaspora on 28th February 2007.The Government further reinforced it into Diaspora General Directorate (DGD) on 20th June 2008.

VISION

‘’United Rwandan Diaspora dedicated to and integrated in, the national development of their motherland.’’

Mission

To mobilize Rwandan Diaspora for unity/ cohesion among themselves targeted for the promotion of security and socio-economic development of their homeland.

The General Objective

To create a conducive environment enabling Rwandan Diaspora to be a strong cohesive community with a constructive relationship with their motherland aiming at national development of Rwanda.

Strategic Objectives

To mobilise Active Rwandan Diaspora for socio-economic Activities of their motherland;
To Encourage Rwandan Diaspora- to promote their culture and safeguards the interests and privileges of Rwandan Expatriates abroad;
To mobilise the Rwandan Diaspora communities abroad for a sustained and organised image building of their motherland;
To serve as a liaison between different public, private institutions in Rwanda and International Organizations with Rwandan Diaspora;
To mobilize expatriate and highly skilled Rwandan Diaspora on knowledge and skills transfer to Rwanda;
To create enabling environment for financial investment and remittances, trade for Rwandan Diaspora in Rwanda;
To coordinate and harmonise different initiatives and activities related to Rwandan Diaspora in Rwanda.

SERVICES OFFERED TO RWANDAN DIASPORA
Currently, Diaspora General Directorate offers the following services to Rwandan Diaspora

Information on investment opportunities;
Information on vacant posts that are in the country especially in public institutions;
Availing information on unity and reconciliation,
Passport assistance;
Criminal record assistance;
Tax exemption assistance;
Facilitation on acquisition of housing In Rwanda.

The Diaspora General Directorate also renders many other services that are not mentioned, but it considers to be beneficial to its Diaspora when the need arises.

DEPARTMENTS

I.DERECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE

Coordination of all Diaspora General Directorate activities .
Robert Masozera:Director General
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Tel:(250) 08541534
UWABEZA Alice
Administrative Assistant
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Tel:(250) 08611717

II. FINANCIAL TRANSFER, INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
To mobilise members of the Rwandan Diaspora for economic development..
Contact:
RUBYUTSA Jules: Programme specialist in charge of Financial, Financial Transfers and Investment
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Tel:(250)08620701
KADOZI Edward
Programme Assistant Specialist in charge of Business Opportunities, Financial Transfers and Investment
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(250) 08486141

III. MOBILIZATION, PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY
To keep the Rwandan Diaspora informed of policies, programmes and progress in their motherland and to provide advocacy in various institutions .
Contact:
NYIRIMPETA Themistocles
Specialist in charge Mobilisation, Protection and Advocacy.
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Tel:(250)08742747

IV. HUMAN RESSOURCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING
To mobilize the Rwandan Diaspora to use their skills in the International organizations, their motherland as well as linking them with institutions in need of these skills.
Contact
MATABARO Joan
Programme Specialist in charge of HRD, Capacity Building, Skills, Technological Transfers and External Employment.
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Tel:(250)08495121

V. ICT

To provide ICT Support to the Diaspora General Directorate.
Contact:
KARERANGABO Eric
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Tel:(250) 08557699

Programme Specialist in charge of ICT

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