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RWANDA INFORMATION SOCIETY AUTHORITY

Championing Rwanda's Digital Transformation

ABOUT RISA

Established under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation; Rwanda Information Society Authority “RISA” is a public institution established in 2017, governed by presidential order N° 077/01 of 09/12/2022.

Mission

RISA has the mission of digitizing the Rwandan society through increased usage of Information and Communication Technologies and innovation technology as a cross-cutting enabler for the development of other sectors spearheading Rwanda’s digital and social economic transformation.

Mandate

RISA has the mandate of planning and coordinating the implementation of national ICT for Development Agenda. In this perspective, RISA, in partnership with stakeholders and partners work to digitize government services and ensure easy access by the citizens.

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Projects

RDAP

The Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project is a five-year project funded by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank with the overall goal…
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Hanga Hubs

The Hanga Hubs Project, led by the Government of Rwanda in partnership with Japanese international cooperation Agency (JICA) and the European…
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Digital Ambassadors Program

The Digital Ambassadors Program (DAP) is an apprenticeship government program led by RISA with the goal of increasing the number of digitally literate…
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Drone Operation Center

The DOC aims to foster a supportive ecosystem for drone enthusiasts, manufacturers, operators, and researchers, positioning Rwanda as a global leader…
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Latest News

RISA showcases Rwanda’s innovation ecosystem at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026

The Rwanda Information Society Authority RISA participated as part of the Rwanda delegation at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, held from February…

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Rwanda graduates first cohort of the Data Science Capacity Building Initiative (DSCBI)

Rwanda marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the graduation of the first cohort of the Data Science Capacity Building…

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Rwanda launches eKash, advancing Rwanda’s cashless economy vision

Rwanda has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of eKash, the country’s National Digital Payment…

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