brings unique experiences on how to overcome challenges with limited resources . This gives Rwanda an important comparative advantage to play a proactive role and add its voice to an evolving international development landscape .
As one of the institutions in charge of Rwanda ’ s development cooperation implementation , Rwanda Cooperation has the mandate to promote Rwanda ’ s Innovative Development Initiatives ( home-grown initiatives and good practices ) within the global South , which is embedded within the objectives of Rwanda ’ s economic diplomacy . The institution works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation , as well as the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning , in scaling up various development programmes and projects through knowledge exchange on Rwanda ’ s Innovative Development Initiatives .
In offering programmes geared towards promoting and sharing Rwanda ’ s home-grown initiatives and good practices , Rwanda Cooperation aligns itself not only to Rwanda ’ s Economic Diplomacy objectives but also to the country ’ s South-South Cooperation ( SSC ) Strategy , which puts emphasis on the utility of triangular cooperation as a complement to SSC .
Hon . Dr . Sithembiso Nyoni , Zimbabwean Minister of Women Affairs , Community and SME Development , visits manufacturing cooperatives in Kigali during a study tour .
Furthermore , the nature and scope of Rwanda Cooperation ’ s work also allow it to take an active role in building negotiating capabilities within Rwanda ’ s diplomatic network and other stakeholders . It is also important to note that the sharing of Rwanda ’ s know-how is an integral part of the institution ’ s activities . Expanding the knowledge cooperation programmes will thus act as a catalyst for attracting more tourism and investment in the economy , through providing a platform to explore mutually beneficial economic activities .
Indeed , in contemporary times , development cooperation is not only limited to least developed countries but also to middle-income countries that continue to grapple with development challenges and the persistence of poverty . A number of these countries , which are also close trade partners with Rwanda and are seeking to increase their knowledge of the country and its systems , often have available resources for knowledge exchange programmes and cooperation , with a view to better understanding Rwanda ’ s emerging economic landscape and its governing regulatory frameworks .
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