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RWA/026
Support project to technical training and employability in Rwanda (AFTER II)

Information

Country
Rwanda
Sector
Education, vocationnal training and employment
Partner execution agency
Ministry of Education
Implementation period
January 2023 - December 2027
Total duration
60 months
Total budget
41,800,000 EUR
Contribution breakdown
  • Luxembourg Government
    6,000,000 EUR
  • AFD (in loan)
    29,000,000 EUR
  • AFD (subvention)
    6,800,000 EUR

Project sheets

The overall objective of the "Rwanda Technical Training and Employability Support Project" (AFTER II) is to improve technical and vocational training and learning conditions in order to build the capacity of youth required by the labour market.

AFTER II was born out of a feasibility study that capitalised on and drew conclusions from the approach and results of AFTER I.

The project is structured around four components:

  • improvement and capacity building in four institutions (Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Karongi, Muhororo Vocational School, IPRC Kitabi and Cyanika Vocational School);
  • upgrading and creating training courses;
  • developing linkages with the private sector and graduate entrepreneurship; and
  • strengthening the capacity of Rwanda Polytechnic and the Rwanda TVET Board.

AFTER II will benefit the Republic of Rwanda and more specifically the four institutions mentioned above.

The project is developed over four years and implemented by the French Development Agency (AFD). The contribution of the Luxembourg Cooperation, made available to AFD through LuxDev is EUR 6 million.

Latest news

  • RWANDA - Field visit of AFD and LuxDev to the AFTER II project

    Published on 28 November 2023    By Sibylle GILBERT DE CAUWER   FR EN

    In November 2023, a collaborative team from AFD and LuxDev embarked on a journey to two Integrated Polytechnic Regional Colleges (IPRC) as part of the Support project to technical training and employability in Rwanda (AFTER II). Launched earlier this year, AFTER II aims to revamp technical and job-focused education to support Rwanda's ambitious goal of creating 1.5 million jobs by 2024.

    During their visit to IPRC Kitabi and IPRC Karongi, the team discussed the first component of the project: the infrastructure plans. These visits were pivotal in understanding the unique challenges faced by each institution and understanding the tailored interventions to address them.

    IPRC Kitabi, nestled in a beautiful yet remote region, grapples with isolation impacting student enrolment and educational quality. The AFTER II intervention aims to create recreational facilities, foster partnerships to bolster employment opportunities, and expand student accommodations to reach a capacity of 300 learners, alongside upgraded academic and health facilities.

    IPRC Kitabi: dormitory that will be upgraded with the AFTER II project

    IPRC Karongi faces spatial constraints due to environmental regulations, with most existing buildings nestled on the coast of the Kivu lake. AFTER II will support building infrastructure further away from the lake, including increased student housing and upgraded facilities for academics, administration, and sports.

    IPRC Karongi: classroom located in the buffer zone along the Kivu Lake

    The main goal of both colleges is to enhance learning environments and create more job opportunities. The enthusiasm of the schools and the interventions proposed by AFTER II demonstrate Rwanda's commitment to a better future for its young people.

    The project RWA/026 - Support for technical training and employability in Rwanda (AFTER II) is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and AFD, and implemented by AFD and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.