Made in Rwanda Secretariat

The secretariat is based in SPIU-MINICOM purposely to coordinate Made in Rwanda Policy under Ministry of Trade and Industry and is funded by Government of Rwanda. The   Made   in   Rwanda   Policy is a holistic   roadmap aimed   at   increasing economic competitiveness by enhancing Rwanda’s domestic market through value chain development. It does so through two channels: firstly, it brings together existing government interventions under a clear policy framework; secondly, it addresses supply-side bottlenecks via targeted interventions aimed at deepening specific high potential value chains, improving quality, and boosting cost competitiveness.

This policy will be implemented in close coordination with other Government agencies and with private sector partners. While  MINICOM  will  be  the  overall  Policy  lead,  the  Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) will lead on market access and  quality,  respectively.  Much of the policy is dependent on close consultation and coordination with these stakeholders, which will be sought through the development of direct market interventions. The Industrial Development and Export Council (IDEC) will be the main monitoring   body,   supported   closely   by   the Private   Sector   Development   and   Youth Employment (PSDYE) Sector Working Group.