Digital inclusion
and Digital Literacy
The Digital Inclusion & Literacy is actively involved in capacity-building and digital literacy, targeting people in rural areas, women and people with disabilities, ICT professionals, tech startups and employees of political partner agencies. The Digital Inclusion and Literacy vertical works together with several civil society organizations, The Ministry of ICT and Rwanda Information Society Authority RISA to implement joint programs that bridge the skills gap for both public servants and citizens to create an environment conducive to digital transformation and adoption of digital skills for economic development and improved livelihoods.
Projects Indicators
Digital Adoption Rate
This indicator measures how quickly and extensively individuals, organizations, or sectors adopt digital technologies and tools. It tracks the transition from traditional methods to digital solutions and can be applied to various contexts,.
Professional application of digital skills
This indicator tracks the integration of digital skills into professional environments. It evaluates how well individuals and teams are using their digital expertise in the workplace to perform tasks, enhance efficiency, and innovate. It includes digital literarcy, advanced digital skills and industry specific skills
Training measures and Development
This indicator measures the efforts to develop and offer training programs aimed at enhancing digital skills across various sectors. It focuses on both formal and informal learning initiatives, including formal training programs, workplace training and community based initiatives
Policy Development
This indicator refers to the creation, implementation, and review of policies related to digital technologies. It tracks the government’s or relevant institutions’ efforts in shaping the regulatory and strategic framework for digital innovation
digital literacy for farmers
Digital skills are becoming increasingly essential for successfully living, learning, and working in the 21st Century and it is important that no one is left behind. To make a change, with the support of One Acre Fund, we have been able to train 20,000 farmers in Rwamagana, Musanze and Gakenke districts in digital literacy skills. These farmers are being trained to use tools on their mobile devices which make running their business more efficient and more profitable. Through this training, 15,000 women, 5,000 men and over 200 People with Disabilities have benefited.
How has the project impacted the lives of these farmers:
- Farmers, majority of whom are women, have gained new knowledge on digital literacy.
- Farmers have been taught how to use OAF ‘Tubura’ USSD and Mobile Money USSD through digital means.
- The farmers have gained new knowledge on financial literacy, with a focus on saving.
Together with our government partners at MINICT and C4iR, we have visited some of the training sites where we observed the interactive format of the training and active participation of the farmers.
National Robotics Program
Rwanda has decided to become a knowledge-based economy and Technology has a crucial role to play in that. A skilled workforce needs to be fostered from an early age. Through various interventions in collaboration with MINICT, GIZ has supported schools in advancing robotics education as part of STEM initiatives. We are currently working on developing national robotics program that will enhance the existing Rwandan curriculum by using Robotics.
We have supported GS Nkombo with Robotics lab equipment which is currently being used by students to develop their community digital solutions while they learn; such as a blind stick, water pumping systems and others.
After supporting the First Lego League (FFL), we enabled various schools to send students to international robotics competitions. 2 schools went to Morrocco for FLL Africa and other 2 schools went to the USA for global open innovation for Robotics. Briefly, the lives of young students are being changed for the better, Tech oriented carriers are becoming an achievable dream for many kids.
The numbers
Digital Transformation Center Rwanda has focused heavily on improving digital literacy, targeting marginalized groups and the education sector. These efforts aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Rwandans, regardless of ability or background, can participate in the digital economy.
Students benefited from robotics kits and training
people with disabilities received digital literacy training
people with disabilities received digital literacy training
National Robotics Program
Over 452 robotics kits were distributed to 26 schools, with training sessions held for 33 teachers to integrate these kits into the classroom. This initiative provided hands-on experience to over 5,000 students, preparing them for careers in tech
Digital Literacy for People with Disabilities
The program reached over 1,200 people with disabilities, enabling them to use digital tools and access information. The training will be expanded next year to include more specialized content to further enhance digital inclusion
Apple Labs
The establishment of Apple Accredited Training Centers for
Education (AATCE) in five institutions will provide students with world-class tech skills, positioning Rwanda as a hub for tech talent in East Africa.
testimonials
“We appreciate the support and efforts you are providing to train our citizens on digital literacy. We definitely see the impact because the number of citizens who used to come to seek support on different services such as Irembo, Mutuel, Ejo Heza, Babyl, and others has reduced because most of them are now able to get those services by themselves using the skills acquired from those training programs. That is even making our work easier and we save time to tackle other issues and support other citizens with different issues”
– The Sector Executive’s comment on Digital Ambassadors Program.
“I am now able to use a computer specifically Microsoft Excel to record all my transactions as I grow my business. Thanks to GIZ and Government of Rwanda for thinking of us and bringing this training program. I wish the program can be extended and expanded to support my fellow colleagues who did not get a chance to join”.
– A businesswoman from Rutsiro district said on Ihuzo Tech Program