Junior Chambers International (JCI), a US based Non Government Organisation (NGO) has embarked on a programme to develop Rwandan youth into effective business leaders.

The organisation targets young professionals and entrepreneurs within the age group of 18-40 years. These are enrolled upon payment of membership fees.

Pascal Mugisha, the National Secretary General of JCI-Rwanda said that the organisation solely aims at turning the youths into active citizens, who can contribute to the development of an economy.

"With the help of different organisations,  we  offer capacity building on management and leadership skills,” he disclosed recently during a workshop.

At the workshop, the national JCI members were trained on how to; access finances for entrepreneurial development, and develop an attitude of championship and business perceptive.

Ignace Rusenga Mihigo Bacyaha, the Senior Operations Officer in the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Rwanda Entrepreneurship Development Programme told the youths that the finance is only accessible for viable businesses.

"Never consider taking a loan without undertaking a feasibility study of your business,” he advised.

JCI-Rwanda has about 220 members, where 120 are students and 100 are entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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