He made the call on October 30, 2026, during a retreat of RPF-Inkotanyi members, attended by young people, in Warsaw, Poland.
Bazivamo said achieving Vision 2050, which aims to make Rwanda a high-income country with no one living in poverty, requires greater commitment and participation from all Rwandans.
He noted that the proportion of people living below the poverty line had declined from 78% in 1994 to 27.8%, but said further efforts were needed to bring it down to zero by 2050.
“The vision is that by 2050, we will have no poor people. We have moved from 78% to 27%, and the target for 2050 is zero. We believe it is possible,” he said.
Bazivamo said Rwanda needed annual economic growth of more than 10% to achieve its 2050 ambitions, compared with the current pace of about 7%.
He warned that maintaining the current growth rate could delay the achievement of the country’s targets until 2075, instead of 2050.
He urged young Rwandans to take responsibility now, noting that many of them would be in leadership positions by 2050 and would have to deal with the consequences of decisions made today.
“You want Rwandans to be wealthy by 2050. By then, you will also be in leadership positions. If you do not work to achieve that goal by then, you will face the challenges that remain. There is no reason to wait for problems when you can start addressing them today,” he said.
Diaspora skills and investment opportunities
Bazivamo identified education, healthcare, mineral processing and agricultural value addition as areas where Rwandans living abroad could contribute their expertise and investment.
He said Rwanda was developing into a destination for international students and people seeking medical services, although improvements were still needed to strengthen the sectors.
He called on Rwandans with relevant professional experience to help expand the quality of services and support the country’s ambitions of becoming a regional hub for education and healthcare.
He also pointed to opportunities arising from the construction of the new international airport in Bugesera District, urging young people to consider the services and businesses that will be needed around the facility.
Bazivamo further cited mineral processing and agro-processing as areas with investment potential, noting that Rwanda wants to increase the value of its mineral and agricultural products before they reach international markets.
He said Rwandans abroad should remain informed about developments at home so they can explain the country’s progress and opportunities to others.
“You should make an effort to understand what is happening in Rwanda in different areas, rather than relying on what others tell you or information from social media platforms seeking to distort the country’s image,” he said.
Building on Rwanda’s progress
Bazivamo highlighted progress in living standards, including the expansion of community-based health insurance, through which more than 80% of Rwandans access healthcare.
He said access to medical services helps people remain healthy and productive, contributing to the country’s economic development.
He also urged young people to understand Rwanda’s history, including the effects of colonial rule and the events that led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, saying knowledge of the country’s past was important in shaping its future.
Bazivamo said the RPF-Inkotanyi’s mission extends beyond its members to serving the interests of all Rwandans, calling for continued commitment to unity, national values and self-reliance.
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