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Rwandan medical workers deploy robots to minimise coronavirus risk
Robots, donated by the UN's Development Programme, are being used in Rwanda, in an effort to minimise the risk of medical staff catching coronavirus.
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Development Finance
To bring universal healthcare to Africa, the private sector must get involved
Providing everyone with quality healthcare in resource-strapped countries will mean innovative 'low cost' use of private-sector suppliers.
Africa
Rwanda pioneers first 'made in Africa' smartphones
Signalling the country's introduction as a player in the technological world, Rwanda has introduced the Mara X and Mara Z smartphones.
Africa
Africa is aiming to create the world's largest trading bloc. It won't succeed without women
Women fulfil important domestic and labour-related roles across the countries who've signed up to the AfCTFA agreement. But only a fraction of their economic potential has been explored.
Drones
What the world can learn from Rwanda's approach to drones
Rwanda gives drone companies something they cannot easily get in the US or Europe: access to airspace in a timely manner. This is helping manufacturers accelerate and scale the benefits o...
Precision Medicine
Could Rwanda become Africa's healthcare leader?
The African country has introduced a basic universal health insurance for over 90% of its population, and is using technology to innovate and transform its healthcare system.
Africa
Q&A with Rwandan President Paul Kagame
A Q&A with Rwandan President Paul Kagame during the World Economic Forum on Africa 2016.
Rwanda
5 ways Rwanda is leading on green growth
Rwanda has set a broad and inclusive national target, known as Vision 2020 for its rapid economic growth explains Vincent Biruta.
Gender Parity
Which countries have the most women in parliament?
Financial and Monetary Systems
How financial education is helping Rwandans
Fourth Industrial Revolution