Regional integration is generally meant to bridge gaps of scarce resources, establish physical, economic, or any other connectivity, and sharing of capacity, knowledge, data, and best practices among member countries.

Rwanda is a member of different regional cooperations, including the Commonwealth. It joined in 2009, becoming the second member state to be admitted into this organisation without any direct colonial ties to Britain, after Mozambique. 54 member states make up the Commonwealth.

The network’s main focus is promoting trade, education, and good governance among member countries. Among the many opportunities such as economic, political, and cultural that come with being part of the Commonwealth network, there are educational as well, that young Rwandans may be happy to leverage.

The country is also set to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM, in June. As the build-up to the next month's event gains momentum, here are a few suggestions on educational opportunities to consider.