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Released:\u00a02022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Youth participation in governance processes is important to both young people and the <\/span>government. Youth engagement in governance means that youth are involved and play an active role in planning, budgeting, making decisions and setting policies. In the context of Rwanda, active youth participation has been considered to be one of the key strategies for good governance. The Government of Rwanda (GoR) has indeed taken important legal and policy strides that show political will towards active youth participation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Released:\u00a02020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This research follows on from Never Again Rwanda\u2019s 2018 research entitled \u201cLocal Government Imihigo Process: Understanding the factors contributing to low citizen participation.\u201d It aims to understand the process of bottom-up alignment, or lack of it, between Imihigo developed by Sub-District Local Government entities (Village, Cell and Sector) and the finalized District Imihigo which are signed between Mayors and the President of the Republic of Rwanda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Released:\u00a02020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This study sought to assess local leaders\u2019 capacity needs in participatory governance\u2019 in five selected districts in Rwanda. It comprehensively examined local leaders\u2019 capacity to effectively use participatory approaches in order to engage citizens in decision-making processes. The findings and recommendations complement the efforts of the Government of Rwanda in implementing citizen centered governance systems, where citizens meaningfully contribute to the decision-making process and development programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Released:\u00a02020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Since January 2015, Never Again Rwanda in partnership with Interpeace and funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) implemented a four year programme \u201cSocietal Healing and Participatory Governance for Sustainable peace in Rwanda\u201d (SHPG). The programme has positively transformed the lives of its participants and had a direct positive impact on those surrounding them in their families and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Released:\u00a02020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n NAR works to bridge the gap between decision makers and citizens through encouraging government accountability, responsiveness, transparency and supporting citizen participation in the governing process. In partnership with Interpeace and with funding from the European Union, the \u201cEnhancing and Reinforcing Rwandan Citizen Participation in Existing Local Government Consultation Processes and Platforms\u201d project was jointly implemented. This report presents the findings of a baseline assessment that measured citizen perceptions of participation in participatory governance processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Released:\u00a02019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Human trafficking, the modern-day form of slavery affects many people globally. In 2017 alone, there were an estimated 24.9 million victims. In order to inform the implementation of effective policies and programs for combatting human trafficking, through the support of USAID, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Justice (MINIJUST) Commissioned Never Again Rwanda (NAR) to conduct research on Human Trafficking in Rwanda. The research examined both the national and international legal frameworks of human trafficking. The report highlights evidence-based strategies to combat human trafficking while proposing recommendations that can be implemented by the Government, NGOs, communities, families, and individuals. We all have a role to end Human Trafficking. No one is free until we are all free!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAlignment of Imihigo at Lower Administrative Entities with Approved Imihigo at District Level<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Assessing Local Leaders\u2019 Capacity Needs in Participatory Governance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Societal Healing & Participatory Governance: End-Term Evaluation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Enhancing and Reinforcing Rwanda Citizen Participation in Existing Local Government Consultation Processes and Platforms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Understanding Human Trafficking in Rwanda: Causes, Effects and Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n