Rwanda

Initiate process

Stocktake

Gap analysis

Request for Support

Tailoring support

Implementation

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Summary

The Global Shield In-Country Process (ICP) in Rwanda is led by the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) with support from two local consultants. After joining the initiative in 2024 as part of the new cohort of Global Shield Countries, Rwanda had its first workshop in September 2025 with multi-stakeholders to present and validate the findings of the Stocktake and Gap Analysis report and to gather technical inputs for Government of Rwanda’s Request for Support (RfS) to the Global Shield. Access the Stocktake and Gap Analysis Report here.

Country facts

Rwanda has a population of approximately 13.4 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries in Africa. The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, though the services sector (including tourism, trade, and financial services) has become the largest contributor to GDP in recent years.

Climate risks

Rwanda, is a landlocked country located in East Africa. The country's geographical and socio-economic characteristics contribute to its vulnerability to floods, droughts, landslides, storms, lightning, and epidemics, which pose significant risks to the nation's stability and development.

In-Country Process

Rwanda submitted their Request for Support. Global Shield Financing Vehicles and key part-ners are working to develop a support package.

Global & local partners

Aristarque Ngoga

Permanent Secretary, Ministry in charge of Emergency Management

Innocent Mugabe

Special Projects Implementation Units Coordinator, Ministry in charge of Emergency Management

Frank Rutehenda

Technical Expert - Global Shield - Support of ICP in Rwanda, Ministry in charge of Emergency Management

“The Global Shield against Climate Risks presents a vital lifeline.”

“The Global Shield against Climate Risks presents a vital lifeline, enabling Rwanda to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and our development ambitions through timely, pre-arranged financing mechanisms.”

Aristarque Ngoga

Permanent Secretary, Ministry in charge of Emergency Management, Rwanda

Kick-off of In-Country Process

The Global Shield In-Country Process (ICP) in Rwanda is led by the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN).The ICP began in 2024 with a first workshop in September 2024, involving key stakeholders in Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) across the country.

Workshops & consultations

As part of the inclusive ICP of the Global Shield, national consultations took place from February to May 2025, which informed the draft of the Stocktake and Gap Analysis report.

Following this, a national workshop with key stakeholders took place in September 2025 to present and validate the findings of the report and to gather technical inputs for the Government’s Request for Support (RfS) to the Global Shield. The workshop consisted of a high-level launch, a capacity-building session and a technical input. The outcomes of the workshop will support the finalisation of the Stocktake and Gap Analysis report and will be complemented by additional bilateral consultations at national and regional level.

Current developments

Through the Stocktake and Gap Analysis – download full report here – key financial protection gaps such as the absence of an operational national disaster response fund, the lack of sovereign risk transfer instruments, low MSME and agricultural insurance coverage, data systems, modelling and analytical capacity gaps, and market gaps, among others, were identified.

Based on these gaps, stakeholders collaboratively discussed priority interventions for strengthening financial resilience in Rwanda, which are outlined in the Request for Support (RfS). The RfS formally seeks financial and technical assistance from the Global Shield against Climate Risks and its strategic partners to implement targeted solutions that enhance Rwanda’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities.