Swiss Aid to Fund Construction of Technical schools

{{Rwanda and Sweden have signed a funding agreement that will culminate in the construction of five technical and vocational instututions in five districts in the western province.}}

Swiss development cooperation (SDC) has extended US$10Million for the construction of schools in Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Ngororero, Rutsiro and Karongi districts. Construction is scheduled for July 2013 and completion January 2014.

The schools are meant to enhance skills among the youths as provided for under the EDPRS II(Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Strategy II ).

The EDPRS II targets focus on infrastructure and energy development, skills and capacity building, job creation, markets and increased access to health and education.

Albert Nsengiyumva, The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training said, the new schools will enhance economic development of the country.

“Technical and vocational skills provide more employment opportunities to the citizens and thus positively affects economic growth,” he said.

During the signing(see photo below), Sicvio Fluckiger represented SDC and Rwanda government was represented by Hon. Nsengiyumva.