The 2016 year’s National Leadership retreat will be held on from 12 to 14 March

The 2016 year’s National Leadership retreat now on its 13th edition, will be held at the RDF Combat Training Centre in Gabiro (Gatsibo District) from 12 to 14 March, 2016 under the theme: “Reaffirming Brand Rwanda”.

The 2016 annual National Leadership Retreat will bring together Rwanda’s senior leaders to discuss national priorities, affirm the country’s shared vision to become a knowledge driven, middle-income country by 2020 and renew momentum to achieve development objectives.

President Kagame will chair the retreat and deliver opening and closing remarks. The retreat will also include a presentation from the Prime Minister on the implementation status of 2015 Leadership Retreat recommendations.

An estimated 250 leaders from Central Government, Local Government, parastatals and the private sector will attend.

Key topics to be discussed are:

-(1) Improving delivery towards the achievements of Vision 2020 targets,

-(2) Made In Rwanda: Revamping the Manufacturing Sector and

-(3) The Rwandan Child: guaranteeing rights, promoting social welfare

The National Leadership Retreat commonly known as Umwiherero, meaning retreat, refers to a tradition in Rwandan culture whereby leaders would convene to reflect on issues affecting their communities.

The objective of these meetings was to identify solutions and commit to achieving them. Today, the concept has been adapted and refers to a gathering of the country’s senior leaders to solve ongoing challenges.

Umwiherero provides a unique opportunity for Rwanda’s leaders to reflect on the country’s progress and identify strategies to accelerate the delivery of national priorities.

This year’s retreat will particularly take stock on commitments made to citizens and discuss sectors that still require improvement in delivery of leaders’ promises.

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