(1) Continued Promotion of Development That Will (2) Supporting Rwanda in Becoming an ICT (3) Facilitation of Collaboration with Diverse Actors Recommendations Based on Evaluation Results(4) Strengthening of Support for Economic Partnerships across the EAC RegionSince Rwanda is geographically a small, landlocked country, it is important to consider its development in terms of not only a single country but also the entire region. In order to facilitate trade, Japan has assisted the development of roads, an international bridge, and One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) facilities as well as the enhancement of customs and border control capabilities for the five countries of the East African Community (EAC). It should therefore further promote these kinds of projects that contribute to regional development.(5) More Active Consideration and Disclosure of Regional Circumstances in the EAC and African Great Lakes RegionRwanda has complex political and historical relationships with its neighbors. This makes it essential for Japan to consider regional perspectives when planning its approach to assisting Rwanda. Japan’s Country Development Cooperation Policy for Rwanda states in the purpose of development cooperation that assistance to Rwanda is highly significant from the perspectives of the stabilization of the Great Lakes region and the consolidation of peace. However, when deliberating ODA policies or projects, the means by which the situation in the Great Lakes region is considered is not always clearly indicated. These kinds of regional circumstances should be more actively taken into account when deliberating ODA policies or projects and disclosed to the public whenever possible.(6) Promotion of Information Disclosure on Contributions to International Organizations and Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security ProjectsInformation on contributions to international organizations such as project titles, executing agencies, monetary amounts, and details of assistance as well as details of grant assistance for grassroots human security projects are not disclosed in an easily understandable format. This information should be posted on the websites of MOFA and the Embassy of Japan in Rwanda in order to better publicize Japan’s ODA.Annual Report on Japanʼs ODA Evaluation 202114Benefit the PoorIn Rwanda, there are some regions and social classes for which escaping from poverty is difficult on a non-negligible scale. In addition to support for basic social services that will benefit the poor as well as for the agricultural sector, Japan should also continue to emphasize assistance for income generation and job creation for people including those living in poverty from the viewpoint of creating a safety net.Knowledge Hub in AfricaRwanda has expressed appreciation for Japan’s dispatch of experts in technical/vocational training and ICT as well as its practical cooperation adapted to actual local conditions through technical cooperation projects. Japan should leverage its experience in cooperation and consider expanding the effects of its assistance across Africa in coordination and cooperation with the private sector.Including Japanese EnterprisesBy inviting Rwandans to study at Japanese universities and take part in internships at Japanese enterprises, the ABE Initiative has not only contributed to human resource development in Rwanda but also led to the facilitation of Japanese business with Rwanda. Furthermore, Japan’s assistance in the ICT sector has created opportunities for collaboration between enterprises in the two countries. On the Rwandan side, there are high hopes for opportunities to learn from Japanese enterprises and network with Japanese enterprises that could become future business partners. It is vital that Japan continue to emphasize this kind of facilitation of collaboration with diverse actors, including Japanese enterprises.Educational support using ICT: lesson using math software from SAKURA-SHA K.K., a Japanese enterprise (Courtesy of SAKURA-SHA K.K.)
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