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Good Governance

Through the General Directorate in charge of Good Governance, MINALOC strives to promote the good culture of Good Governance towards the fight against…

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Decentralisation

The National Decentralisation Policy is based on the Government of Rwanda’s commitment to empower its people to determine their own future. The policy…

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Social Protection

The social protection strategy is built on four pillars of social security, social care services, short term social assistance and livelihood and…

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Latest updates

Rwanda launches the 13th Edition of the Governance Scorecard

Friday, 23 October, 2026

Kigali, 22 October 2026: Minister of Local Government Habimana Dominique launched the 13th Edition of the Rwanda Governance Scorecard, which assesses…

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KEY DATES TO KNOW FOR RWANDA’S 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Thursday, 08 October, 2026

Rwanda is preparing to hold elections for leaders of decentralised administrative entities and National Councils in 2026. The electoral process will…

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Minister Habimana Dominique received Mayor Bibas Haim of Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut Municipality of Israel and his delegation

Wednesday, 07 October, 2026

Today, Minister Habimana Dominique received a courtesy call from Bibas Haim, Mayor of Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut Municipality of Israel and Chairman of the…

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Affiliated Agencies and Partners

The Ministry of Local Government ensures the coordination of good governance and high quality territorial administration programs that promote economic, social and political development throughout the nation. The following affiliated institutions are entrusted to support the ministry to deliver on its mission.