1.0 Programme: General Profile Information
Programme
Relevant
SUNRISE Component
Type and Scope of
Programme
Implementation Details
Requirements
Programme Ownership

CMN-6: Special Programmes and Initiatives to facilitate the active involvement of women in ICTs
National ICT Initiatives
Special initiatives targeted at increasing the role of women in the ICT sector and industry
Non
Ministry of Gender and Women Development

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant
Strategic Goals

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To facilitate the improvement in the quality of life for of the people of Rwanda including those of women and their dependants

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To generate employment and economic opportunities for women and facilitate their full involvement the Nation’s socio-economic
development process

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To facilitate and ensure the future role of women in the emerging information and knowledge economy and society.

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To increase the enrolment of girls in science and technology programmes, especially in ICT related programmes at the
Universities and Colleges

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To create opportunities to facilitate the active involvement of women in the ICT service and sector and industry.

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To improve the representation of women in ICT-related professions and in top-level management positions within the ICT sector

Programme-Specific
Goals

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Select target paragraph3