{{A visiting team representing a Chinese business community has donated US$ 1million to support the construction of primary school classes; members of the conglomerate will use the tour to examine Rwanda\u2019s investment opportunities. }} <\/p>\n
Prime Minister Bernard Makuza said the initiative was timely with the country\u2019s activities in improving access to education especially in rural areas. He further encouraged the Chinese business community to take advantage of Rwanda\u2019s investment opportunities which range from mining, tourism, construction amongst others.<\/p>\n
In this respect, Makuza applauded the country\u2019s bilateral ties with china which has seen several joint operations in areas including education, health and energy.<\/p>\n
The fund will be used in the first phase of construction which will take place in five districts namely Kirehe, Nyagatare, Kamonyi, Nyaruguru and Ngororero.<\/p>\n
Junqing Lu, the chairperson World Eminence Chinese Business Association (WECBA) explained that they have a plan to build several classrooms in Africa and Rwanda was an ideal country to benefit from the initiative. \u201cWe have a 20 year project of building hope primary schools in Africa and we intend to build more and more here,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
In addition, the program will support the curriculum by offering scholastic materials such as computers and laboratory equipment.
\nJuqing Lu further pointed out that out of five countries selected; Rwanda is a favorable beneficiary due its good entrepreneurial climate which requires an educated population in order to sustain the progress.<\/p>\n
WECBA is among Chinese largest business network organizations which provides services in the areas of finance and investments, management, human resources, corporate branding among others. The organization also aims to improve the welfare of vulnerable people and the construction of schools which are currently taking place in four other countries namely Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi seeks to provide education to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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