Convening for the 15th time, the retreat has attracted over 300 leaders that will discuss a range of issues.
Among the issues to be discussed are the assessment of progress towards sustainable development; foundations for sustainable development; industrial sector development; Urban development, economic development; education as the pillar of knowledge based economy, health services development and Rwanda’s position in Africa and International level.
Speaking to IGIHE, the State Minister in charge of Economic Planning in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana said that the retreat comes at a time when stakeholders will be discussing the recently unveiled seven-year government programme.
This is the first retreat since the new cabinet was named following last year’s presidential election.
“When we observe different retreats in the past 14 years, good strides are being made towards implementing resolutions. Last year’s resolutions were implemented remarkably and the report will be discussed in this retreat,” he said.
“This retreat will assess economic development, people’s welfare, governance among others, but measures will be taken to fast-track the implementation of seven-year government programme,” Ndagijimana added.
The retreat will be chaired by President Paul Kagame. The Prime Minister Dr. Eduard Ngirente will present a report on implementation of last year’s retreat resolutions.
The retreat is a tradition in Rwandan culture where leaders convene in a secluded place in order to reflect on issues affecting their communities to get workable solutions.
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