Rwanda: How Umushyikirano Drives Accountability and Delivers Impact

Rwanda: How Umushyikirano Drives Accountability and Delivers Impact

When Rwanda cut loan interest rates for economically vulnerable citizens from 11 per cent to just 2 per cent, the shift did not originate in a boardroom or policy document. It began with citizens raising their voices at the National Umushyikirano Council.

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How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact

When Rwanda cut loan interest rates for economically vulnerable citizens from 11 per cent to just 2 per cent, the shift did not originate in a boardroom or policy document. It began with citizens raising their voices at the National Umushyikirano Council. During the 16th National Dialogue in December 2018, participants flagged high interest rates as a major barrier to accessing government-supported loans intended to lift households out of povert…