The objective of this Scoping Study on Integrating Poverty Reduction, Environmental and Economic Concerns into National Development Planning: Rwanda Report is to assess the extent to which Rwanda has adopted integrated approaches in its development planning process and transitions to more inclusive, greener economies; and identify the remaining gaps with a view to strengthen and deepen knowledge on integrated development approaches for Rwanda, for UNDP and for sister agency programming, including PAGE and PEI. The study uncovers the underpinning factors behind the success Rwanda is registering in terms of economic growth and poverty reduction and the role of integrated approach in terms of development planning and implementation.
In the last decade, Rwanda has emerged as a leader in Africa for its efforts to integrate climate resilience and green growth into development planning and finance. This working paper charts some of the steps the Government of Rwanda has taken to become a leader in this area, namely:
With rapid economic growth in Africa largely driven by agriculture and extractive industries, two sectors with significant sustainable development challenges, the work of PEI is becoming more relevant than ever.
This Baseline Report is the first step in the process of developing a National Strategy on Climate Change and Low Carbon Development for Rwanda. It provides a snapshot of the country today and the planned initiatives that will take it forward, placing it within the context of climate change.