Implementation of the ASTII project in Rwanda commenced in 2013. Subsequently, Rwanda undertook the R&D and Innovation survey in 2015 in preparation for the 3rd African Innovation Outlook report (AIO-2017).
The country participated in an international survey methodologies (OECD) training that was conducted by the NEPAD/ASTII Team in 2014 and later in 2015, benefiting 20 and 9 delegates respectively. Moreover, a validation training session has been organised in 2016.
The country received a grant from SIDA of USD20,000 for strengthening data collection and processing in R&D related activities. Furthermore, the National Focal Centre was strengthened to promote effective survey methodologies. The country committed its own resources totalling USD170, 998 to carry out the surveys in 2015 and 2016.
Contact: Dr Marie-Christine Gasingirwa (cgasingirwa@mineduc.gov.rw), Director-General of Science, Technology and Research.
Website: http://mineduc.gov.rw
