Rwanda Convention Bureau

FIBA Afrobasket U16 Qualifiers 2023- Zone V

RCBWEB — 2023-06-22T10:49:34Z

The FIBA U16 African Championship is a youth team's tournament of the International Basketball Federation's African Region.
The inaugural edition of this 12-team championship took place from September 18-26, 2009 in Maputo, Mozambique.
To date, Egypt has won the most titles, triumphing 5 times in 7 editions. Angola and Mali follow with 1 title each.
The tournament is run every two years and brings together the best African young players.
The 8th edition of FIBA U16 African Championship will take place from July 11 - 20 in Monastir - Tunisia, and will serve as a qualifier for the FIBA U17 World Championship 2024.
The winner and the runners-up will punch their tickets for next year's World Cup.

EU - RWANDA BUSINESS FORUM 2023

RCBWEB — 2023-06-07T08:34:59Z

The EU-Rwanda Business Forum aims to foster European trade & investment in Rwanda by highlighting economic opportunities and potential and showcasing Rwanda's advantages as a regional hub. The event will promote Rwanda as a business destination, boost EU investment to create decent jobs and promote sustainable and diversified growth. In addition, the Business Forum will also feature development finance institutions which will explore investment opportunities under the European Fund for Sustainable Development +, one of the Global Gateway's funding tools.

The event will be open to all interested sectors with a particular focus on agriculture/agro-processing, mining/raw material value chains, health and pharmaceutical sector and green economy (see tabs above for more information on the potential in these sectors).

Format

The EU-Rwanda Business Forum will be the first of its kind. It is enshrined in the EU-Rwanda partnership to facilitate bilateral trade and investment relations. It will be held in Kigali in June 2023 and includes a platform for direct interaction between companies (B2B) and between firms and policy makers (B2G).
Jointly organised by the EU, its Member States and Rwanda Development Board in partnership with the European Business Chamber of Rwanda and Rwandan private sector, the forum will be an opportunity for exchange of information, dialogue and networking. It will feature a first segment dealing with cross cutting issues linked to trade and investment in the country and will be followed by breakout sessions on the selected strategic sectors, namely agriculture/ agriprocessing, health and pharmaceutical, mining, green and sustainable economy. Specific panels will showcase business cases and opportunities.

Audience

This high-level event will gather potential EU investors and local partners, public officials from the EU and the Rwandan government, business support organisations and financial institutions to discuss trade & investment opportunities and challenges in concrete terms.

The event is organised in a TeamEurope spirit and involves representations and business of the 27 EU Member States. On the Rwandan side, officials from key government state departments and agencies will present and discuss on business opportunities and environment.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.eu-rwbf.com

The Kigali Global Dialogue

RCBWEB — 2023-06-01T10:44:43Z

The Kigali Global Dialogue brings together policymakers, academics, civil society, and the private sector from around the world to deliberate and devise solutions to critical sustainable development challenges facing the global community today. The three-day conference is co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, ORF America, and the Rwanda Governance Board. This year's dialogue is an official outreach event of the G20 under India's Presidency.

The platform is unique because it brings together delegates and speakers from more than 70 countries, it amplifies perspectives from the across geographies, and more than half of our speakers are women.

Our objectives are clear:

Challenge orthodoxies and define new development narratives
Create an inclusive platform for debate and dialogue
To build the partnerships required to take new ideas forward

Context

The last three years have witnessed geopolitical, social, ecological, and economic upheaval amplified by the exogenous shock of the pandemic. As the decade of action progresses and the consequences of climate change become more intense, it is critical that we share experiences and solutions and forge new partnerships needed to address global challenges.

Many of our development and economic orthodoxies – especially those propagated by high-income countries – have failed to deliver sustainable and equitable development for most of the world. New development institutions, financial arrangements, and paradigms are urgently needed and are already emerging. It is clear that African nations will create and lead new models for development over the coming decades. The success of these experiences will serve as templates for other parts of the world as they navigate development pathways more responsive to climate constraints and social, environmental, and economic imperatives.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.orfonline.org/orf-kgd/

Africa Union Commission Retreat

RCBWEB — 2023-06-01T10:38:10Z

The Commission is the Secretariat of the Union entrusted with executive functions. It is composed : A Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson; Eight (8) Commissioners and Staff members. The structure represents the Union and protects its interest under the auspices of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government as well as the Executive Committee. The AU Commission is made up of Portfolios. They are: Peace and Security; Political Affairs; Trade and Industry; Infrastructure and Energy; Social Affairs; Rural Economy and Agriculture; Human Resources, Science and Technology; and Economic Affairs.

Over the years, the Retreat has strategically engaged with timely, contextual and challenging issues, with a particular emphasis on strengthening mediation and dialogue capacities on the continent, and promoting collaboration and complementarity among the various actors. Pursuant to this, and considering the African Union's continued role leading and/or supporting various mediation, dialogue and other peace processes across the continent, this year's Retreat will take stock of the AU's progress in peacemaking, and reflect on how to enhance its role to yield better, broader peace dividends for more sustainable peace and better governance in Africa.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://au.int/en/auc

TEDX ALU Rwanda

RCBWEB — 2023-05-30T10:36:35Z

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

SPEAKERS
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.

Emma Theofelus
Deputy Minister of ICT, Namibia
Theofelus is a former youth activist, having served as deputy speaker of the Children's Parliament from 2013 to 2018. She started her career after she completed a law degree at the University of Namibia, as legal officer in the Ministry of Justice. Theofelus was appointed Namibia's deputy minister of Information, Communication and Technology in March 2020, as part of Hage Geingob's second term cabinet. At the time of cabinet appointment, Theofelus was 23 and one of Africa's youngest cabinet ministers. She is also a board member of the National Council of Higher Education. In 2020 she was judged to be one of 100 most influential African women, the youngest person on this list. Ms. Theofelus received the 2022 United Nations Population Award individual laureate award for her work advocating for women's empowerment and adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Namibia

Femi Reis
Cybersecurity Researcher
Femi Reis is a cloud security administrator and cybersecurity researcher with over a decade of experience in implementing early adoption of business technologies in small and medium enterprises in immerging economies. As the Head of Research and Implementation at BIS Africa, Femi focuses on developing tools and resources for knowledge optimization in the technical and business domains of information technology and cybersecurity. He consults for organizations in diverse industries to help them use technology as a critical component for policy implementation. His current research is in the area of early integration of information security in elementary curriculums in Africa. He has published several books and learning resources that are used by aspiring cybersecurity professionals around the world. Outside of work, Femi spends time giving talks and stirring unconventional conversations around issues that many see but few discuss.

Lauren Nkuranga
Entrepreneur, Investment Expert
Lauren Nkuranga is an expert at starting and scaling businesses in Africa. Lauren currently serves as Chief Advisor to the Chairman & the CEO at the Rwanda Development Board, the Rwandan government's main body that oversees private sector development. In this role, she focuses on privatization, attracting investment into priority projects, and leading RDB's governance. She also serves as the Board President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda, founding the AmCham's Rwanda chapter in 2019. Lauren serves as Vice Chairman of the Board at Rwanda Farmers' Coffee Company, known by its brand name, Gorilla's Coffee, the largest coffee roaster in Rwanda. Before her time in Rwanda, Lauren worked for Nike, Inc., including 2 years in Rwanda with the Nike project Girl Effect. In 2014 Lauren left Nike to found GET IT. Today, GET IT is Rwanda's largest fresh food distributor, serving the country's major hotels, restaurants, and national airline.

Sue Snyman
Director of Research, ALU School of Wildlife Conservation
Susan Snyman, PhD, is the Director of Research at the African Leadership University's School of Wildlife Conservation. Previously, Sue worked for Wilderness Safaris, a private sector ecotourism operator, for 10 years in various roles, including as Group Sustainability Manager. She is vice-chair of the IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist (TAPAS) Group and Coordinator of the Communities & Heritage Working Group in TAPAS. She recently managed the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme for IUCN in 24 countries in Africa. Her research and work focus is on sustainable, diversified wildlife economies in Africa.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/53025

Inclusive FinTech Forum

RCBWEB — 2023-01-26T07:32:27Z

Rwanda and Singapore Launch Annual Global Inclusive FinTech Forum to Advance Innovation in Inclusive Finance.

Global regulators, policymakers, decision-makers, founders, and investors will gather for three days of discussions on inclusive and sustainable FinTech, primarily focusing on the Global South, stretching from Africa to Latin America and Asia.

The Forum aims to act as a catalyst for financial inclusion and FinTech for Good by promoting technology and policy conversations that will enable FinTech development to become more equitable, accessible, and sustainable to all people of the world. This also includes developing and promoting public goods, infrastructure, and financial literacy.

The Forum will comprise a variety of dialogues and formats to spark debate and ideate solutions for inclusive finance globally.
● Main stage sessions will feature keynotes by government and industry leaders as well as discussions with thought leaders.
● Industry and Ecosystem stages will focus on topical sessions on Payments, Credit, Financial Services, Risk Products, Capital Market Infrastructure and ESG Products.
● Elevandi's signature programmes;

The Elevandi Insights Forum will host deep-dive roundtables with public and private sector organisations to address challenges faced by the financial sector and drive key actionable outcomes.
The Founders Peak will feature 10-minute talks from founders, giving participants a valuable opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful founders.
The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue will bring together policymakers, regulators, and investors to share perspectives on FinTech regulation and investment capital allocation.

● A curated space for exhibitors, industry workshops, mentorship sessions, and a talent pavilion.

For discount on registration, please use the promo code "RCB20", and get 25% registration fees drop.

For more information, visit the event website below

View online : https://www.inclusivefintechforum.com/

Kigali International Peace Marathon 2023

RCBWEB — 2023-01-12T08:45:40Z

The Kigali International Peace Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Kigali, Rwanda, since 2005. It is a World Athletics Label Road Race and a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. During the race weekend, a half marathon and a 10K fun run are also offered.

For more information, visit the event website below

View online : https://kigalimarathon.org/

Corps Africa ALL-COUNTRY CONFERENCE 2023

RCBWEB — 2023-01-12T08:37:26Z

CorpsAfrica is proud to host its second All-Country Conference this June in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together Volunteers, staff, Board members, and partners from around the world.
The conference will feature an engaging schedule of workshops, breakout discussions, plenary sessions, and site visits to learn from Volunteers, alumni, and community members about their work and impact. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of CorpsAfrica's model for locally-led development and plan to share ideas and best practices.
The conference will showcase a powerful Pan-African network dedicated to public service and synergize efforts to support the organization's next stage of growth into six countries in the next two years.

The final day of the conference, June 16, will be open to the public and feature an exciting list of speakers focused on the ways in which youth can and will contribute to the Africa's development.

CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries giving them the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. CorpsAfrica has expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana and Kenya over the last decade.

The 2023 conference will serve as a space to learn with and from peers across the continent and feature a blend of activities including workshops, sessions and events open to the public, and site visits for attendees to learn hands-on from CorpsAfrica's work in Rwanda.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.corpsafrica.org/kigali-...

International Conference of Young Scientists and GYA Annual General Meeting

RCBWEB — 2022-11-15T15:04:27Z

The 2023 GYA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda. This will be the first in-person AGM since 2019. Interaction between the GYA's members from all disciplines and continents is what drives the GYA and makes it a unique and constantly developing organisation. This meeting is an opportunity for GYA members, alumni, partners and guests to forge unexpected connections and gain an enrichted perspective on the world. The 2023 AGM will be held in Africa for the first time since the GYA's 2012 AGM in South Africa.

The AGM will be held in connection with an International Conference of Young Scientists. In interactive panels, the Conference will address new technology and innovation to tackle grand challenges, along with the role of early- to mid-career scientists and scholars in contributing to global, national and regional solutions.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://agm.globalyoungacademy.net/