deleg_rwanda_news_2016 - Delegation News - rwanda en http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/delegation_rwanda_news_rss_en.xml Extracts from Opening Remarks by Ambassador Michael Ryan, Head of EU Delegation, Rwanda at the Inaugural Congress of ACP Press Clubs held in Kigali http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20161021_en.htm CWCM//1 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Visit of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality of the European Parliament http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/documents/press_corner/news/20160922-eu-parliament_en.pdf The Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality of the European Parliament is promoting the rights of women and girls, both in the EU and in the world. In the last three days, we succeeded to organise a fruitful and highly interesting visit to Rwanda. CWCM//7 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Rwandan companies to benefit from new RWF 48 billion lending programme http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/documents/press_corner/news/b16_185.en.pdf The European Investment Bank has agreed to support a new lending initiative by Bank of Kigali to back private sector investment across Rwanda. The European Investment Bank will provide EUR 28 million (RWF 24 billion) alongside EUR 28 million being provided by Bank of Kigali for the nationwide programme. CWCM//6 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:42:00 +0200 EU grants €200 million budget support to Rwanda agriculture http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160622_en.htm Largest ever single EU financial grant to Rwanda - Rwanda's Minister of Finance Claver Gatete today signed a 200 million Euro (RWF 173 billion) budget support agreement with the European Union to invest in farm production, nutrition and jobs in Rwanda's all-important agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana looked on as EU Ambassador Michael Ryan and Minister Gatete exchanged documents sealing the largest ever single EU financial grant to Rwanda. CWCM//5 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/about_us/vacancies/vacancies_delegation/20160512_en.htm CWCM//4 Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Speech by Ambassador Michael Ryan, Head of the Delegation of the EU to Rwanda on Europe Day - 9 May 2016 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/documents/press_corner/news/europe_day_speech-by-ambassador_micheal_ryan_on_9_may_2016_en.pdf CWCM//3 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Call for expression of interest - IT-services http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/grants_tenders/files/2016/20160129_en.htm Contract notice Reference: EEAS/DELRWAK/2016/3/ITSUP CWCM//2 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Joint local EU statement on the referendum on a draft constitution in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/documents/press_corner/news/151218_en.pdf The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Member States Heads of Mission in Rwanda CWCM//1 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:47:00 +0100 Open letter from European Union Heads of Mission in Rwanda marking Human Rights Day 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151211_en.htm CWCM//18 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on constitutional review in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151203_en.htm CWCM//17 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 The 11th European Union – African Union Human Rights Dialogue concluded in Kigali, Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151125_en.htm The 11thEuropean Union – African Union Human Rights Dialogue took place on 24 November in Kigali, Rwanda. The dialogue contributed to the work of the Africa-EU Partnership on Democratic Governance and Human Rights. CWCM//16 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Request for expressions of interest - services in relation to rehabilitation of Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo road http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/grants_tenders/files/2015/20151116_en.htm CWCM//15 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Press and Information Officer http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/about_us/vacancies/vacancies_delegation/20150922_en.htm CWCM//14 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Contract notice: cleaning services http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/grants_tenders/files/2015/20150902_en.htm CWCM//13 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Local EU Statement on the ratification by Rwanda of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150713_en.htm The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Rwanda: The EU Heads of Mission warmly welcome the ratification by Rwanda of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture on 30 June 2015. CWCM//2 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Joint statement from the European Union Heads of Mission in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150605_en.htm Freedom of expression is one of the essential foundations of the European Union, and it goes together with a free and independent media environment. CWCM//12 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Call for proposals for actions implemented by civil society organisations in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/grants_tenders/files/2015/20150601_en.htm CWCM//11 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Speech of Head of Delegation Michael Ryan at Europe Day reception on 7 May 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150508_en.htm CWCM//10 Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU commits €4 million for technical assistance and training http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150507_en.htm CWCM//8 Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU provides €4 million (RWF 3.1 billion) for land registration in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150507-1_en.htm CWCM//9 Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 European Commission releases EUR 1.5 million humanitarian funds for Burundi refugees http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150505_en.htm The European Commission is releasing EUR 1.5 million to meet the immediate needs for assistance and protection of Burundi refugees in neighbouring countries. CWCM//7 Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 World Press Freedom Day Joint statement from the European Heads of Mission in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150503_en.htm On 3 May World Press Freedom Day will be celebrated across all continents.  On this day, we are reminded of the importance of freedom of expression as part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  CWCM//6 Sun, 03 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Mapping of the civil society in Rwanda http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150319_en.htm CWCM//4 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 PRESS RELEASE Better Energy – Rwanda to gain from 23 million euros of EU support for energy efficiency http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150319_1_en.htm CWCM//5 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Call for expression of interest - Purchase 4x4 vehicle (deadline 28/1/2015 12.00) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/rwanda/grants_tenders/files/2015/20150105_en.htm CWCM//3 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100