Rwanda
The three-year MCC program supports the Rwandan government’s efforts to strengthen civic participation, promote civil liberties and rights and improve the judicial system. The program will provide training, technical support and grants to local and national civil society organizations and expand citizen engagement by supporting independent community radio stations. In addition, the program will reinforce Rwanda’s efforts to improve the capacity of the judiciary and help enact legislative reforms that will strengthen civil liberties, human rights and civic participation. Finally, the program will boost training and technical assistance to journalists and the Rwandan National Police in an effort to further transparency and professionalism.
Implementation
The United States Agency for International Development will oversee implementation of the program on behalf of the Government of Rwanda.
Eligibility
Rwanda was named eligible for MCC Threshold Program assistance on November 8, 2006.