Questions and Representation

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The Government of Rwanda is now launching a second Poverty Reduction Strategy, having produced its first PRSP in 2002. The new strategy will be developed during 2006 and is due to be finalized in the first half of 2007. Cabinet has accepted a proposal that the new strategy will cover a five year period and to name it the ‘Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy’ (EDPRS), representing a comprehensive development agenda and the need to ensure progress across both the productive and social sectors. The EDPRS will form more of an operational tool than an ‘aspirational vision statement’ (which already exists in Rwanda’s Vision 2020 document) and will be supported through detailed sector strategic plans.

The EDPRS Cabinet Paper approved a ’roadmap’ setting out broad steps for the elaboration of the EDPRS along with an institutional framework: a National Policy Steering Group, a Technical Steering Group and Sector Working Groups. Sector Working Groups will provide the forum for most stakeholders to get involved

Guide to the EDPRS Process

Independent evaluation of PRSP I – September - December 2005
A team of consultants has now completed an independent evaluation of the process and impact (where possible) of the first PRS. The evaluation examined the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the processes and mechanisms developed to design and deliver PRS goals and objectives. This evaluation provides important lessons for the EDPRS.

EICV II September 2005 – November 2006 (preliminary results)
The EDPRS must be based on a strong statistical basis. The second integrated household living conditions survey (EICV II) will provide a detailed poverty profile for Rwanda, including a geographical breakdown. The resulting information is essential in strengthening the analytical base supporting policy making and the EDPRS. Preliminary results are expected November 2006. The present roadmap hinges on the availability of the EICV results. More information is available from the National Institute of Statistics.

Joint Sector Reviews and ‘APR+’ – February - July 2006
Building on preliminary findings from the independent evaluation, sectors will engage in Joint Reviews to assess the impact of PRSPI (2002-2005), leading to a mid-term performance report (APR+) to be published in June/July 2006. The APR+ will simultaneously serve a similar purpose as previous APRs, in that its publication will trigger the disbursement of some donor funds (e.g. EC variable tranche).

Interim Statement of Priorities – June/July 2006
Since the EDPRS will not be produced in time to formally influence the 2007 budget or Annual Action Plans, it has been agreed that the emerging issues should be formulated into an interim statement of priorities, developed by MINECOFIN around June as an input into the budgeting and planning process for 2007.

EDPRS drafting process – March –May 2007
The drafting process of the actual EDPRS will start around March, drawing heavily on the analysis carried out in the Joint Reviews. The methodology for this process is under development and will be consulted on. Current proposals include a full needs assessment, looking at what is required to achieve the MDGs and other national objectives, and then developing this into 3 different funding scenarios. This should not only provide Rwanda with an assessment of the resources required to meet internationally agreed objectives, but also aid line Ministries in costing their sector strategies and integrating them into the EDPRS based on proper prioritization, helping to mobilize resources to where they are most needed.

EDPRS finalised and published – May 2007
It is currently envisaged to have the EDPRS finalized and published by May 2007.

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Sector Working Groups

Existing Clusters convene as Sector Working Groups for 2006 and 2007

Full details of the Sector Working Groups and minimum requirements for participation can be found in the Guide to the EDPRS process.

All stakeholders should be represented in Sector Working Groups. If you do not think your organization is represented, please contact your representative on the Technical Steering Committee or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sector Working Groups will carry out two main tasks over 2006: a backward looking review (the Joint Sector Reviews) covering the period 2002-2005 will be carried out from March – April; then the forward looking EDPRS planning will take place from June 2006– May 2007, building on the analysis presented in Joint Reviews.

Links to Sector Working Groups
12 Sector Working Groups have been agreed and one multidisciplinary group on cross cutting issues. They are grouped into themes, for ease of prioritization later in the EDPRS process.

Independent Evaluation of PRSP I

As the first step in the roadmap to the EDPRS, an independent evaluation of the first PRSP was carried out during September-December 2005. The emerging lessons from this evaluation, along with self-evaluations by Sector Working Groups, will be an important resource for producing the EDPRS.

   
EDPRS LAUNCHED AS EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON GROWTH

26th November, 2007
Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali

Rwanda’s new ambitious strategy, the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS),  that seeks to stimulate growth and cut down on huge poverty levels in the country was approved by cabinet on 14/09/2007 and  launched during 2007 Development Partners’ Meeting.

The EDPRS aims to consolidate and extend the strong achievements in human development while promoting three flagship programmes: Sustainable Growth for Jobs and Exports, Vision 2020 Umurenge (integrated rural development programme to eradicate extreme poverty and release the productive capacities of the poor), and Good Governance. The flagships are the means through which the GoR is prioritizing public spending and improving coordination across sectors, to achieve the joint goals of stronger growth, faster poverty reduction and a better governed Rwanda.

As EDPRS was launched alongside a progress report on MDGs, the key message was on how to record sustainable growth within Rwanda’s key productive sectors.

EDPRS is a forward-looking service delivery agreement between the Government and the people of Rwanda.

Final Document: EDPRS (En ) - (Fr )