Supporting a sustainable waste and circular economy in Rwanda

About this project

Context: Rwanda produces around 1.5 million tonnes of solid waste per year, of which roughly three quarters is biodegradable waste. Few households across the country have access to waste collection services, and circular economy principles are being applied only sporadically. Also, less than four per cent of waste is recycled. The insufficiently developed waste and circular economy is associated with significant risks to public health and the environment. The situation has been identified by the Rwandan government as an obstacle to development. Objective: Improved institutional and financial conditions promote inclusive, climate-sensitive approaches to the circular economy in the waste sector. Approach: The project advises the Rwandan Ministry of the Environment on implementing circular economy approaches in the waste sector together with the private sector. Objectives in this area also include establishing a regular dialogue format with the business community and supporting instruments to implement policies, strategies and plans. Another project focus is on broadening private business access to business models eligible for financing in an inclusive, climate-sensitive circular economy. A new funding facility and a call for business ideas are promoting concepts and financing for new business models. The project is also piloting national strategies and plans on the circular economy in the waste sector in a selected satellite town. Together with the responsible administrative a…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Rwanda

Sectors

Waste management/disposal

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributes

Places

Kigali

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202122760.

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