Luxembourg: Rwandan banking leaders conclude Advanced Banking Leadership Program

Implemented by the House of Training, ATTF in collaboration with the Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA), the program marks the graduation of its very first cohort.

Designed to support high-potential leaders in advancing to executive roles, the ABLP combines intensive training modules, international case studies, practical workshops and banking simulations. The programme equips participants with skills to navigate a rapidly evolving financial landscape shaped by digital transformation, financial innovation, governance requirements and sustainable finance.

Participants represented nine Rwandan banking institutions, including:

BK, BRD, BPR, Ecobank, NCBA, Bank of Africa, I&M Bank, Access Bank and Equity Bank.

Throughout the programme, participants attended key modules covering digital transformation and fintech, leadership and people management, strategy and internal governance, as well as sustainable finance and ESG principles.

The programme concluded in Luxembourg, one of Europe’s leading financial centres, where participants took part in the B@NKSIM banking simulation, a practical exercise allowing them to manage virtual banks and make strategic decisions related to risk management, regulation, financial performance and value creation.

The program concluded with a closing dinner, during which Rwanda’s Ambassador to Luxembourg, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, congratulated participants for successfully completing the demanding program and commended their commitment to strengthening Rwanda’s banking sector.

The Ambassador also expressed gratitude to the Government of Luxembourg, through the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, for supporting this important initiative.

According to her, the program highlights the strong cooperation between Rwanda and Luxembourg, while also showcasing the fruitful partnership between the Rwanda Bankers’ Association and the House of Training – ATTF in developing leadership capacity in Rwanda’s financial sector.