Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on November 13, held discussions with Etleva Kadili, UNICEF’s Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, to explore ways to strengthen the partnership between Rwanda and the UN agency. Kadili, who was in Rwanda for the Foundation Learning Exchange (FLEX), held in Kigali from November 11-13, said her meeting with Ngirente was important for Rwanda and UNICEF. “I had a very productive discussion with the Prime Minister,” she said. ALSO READ: Let quality education cement the path to Africa’s development – First Lady Kadili said that the FLEX conference was a significant event bringing together ministers from various African countries to commit to investing in early childhood development, pre-primary education, and education in general. She highlighted the importance of these investments as foundational for human capital development, a key subject of her discussion with the Preme Minister. “These discussions will help reinforce our shared commitment to education as a means of supporting the well-being of children and young people,” she said. ALSO READ: FLEX 2024: African education ministers root for stronger foundational learning Kadili said UNICEF remains commited to supporting Rwanda’s national ambitions and vision, particularly in the areas of education, nutrition, and youth development. ALSO READ: UNICEF urges expansion of school nutrition programmes to improve learning outcomes “Combining government leadership with the support of UNICEF and other partners, we have witnessed tremendous progress over the years. We’re excited about the journey ahead as we continue to elevate this progress,” she stated. Kadili added that UNICEF’s support aligns closely with Rwanda’s National Strategic Transformation Plan (NST2), which guides government activities until 2029. “UNICEF will continue to enhance in-country capabilities and push our support to new levels. We’re optimistic about the future and the impact this partnership will have,” she said.
