Inclusive, smart and climate-proof urban development of Rwandan satellite cities

About this project

The action intends to contribute to Rwanda's aspiration, evidenced in the National Urban Policy, to foster well-managed urban growth that generates sustainable and climate-resilient urban environments, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. In particular, the action seeks to contribute to the implementation of the National Land Use Master Plan ¿ NLUMP (2020-2050) which aims to develop sustainable and attractive satellite cities around the city of Kigali, by supporting the development of growth poles and countering urban sprawl.Indeed, many indicators still point to a large relative weight of the capital city in the Rwandan economy. For instance, 85% of sales and 80% of transactions in the formal economy ¿ as measured by Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) data ¿originate in Kigali[1]. Rwandan secondary cities are still very small, particularly compared to other cities in the region, and they are growing at a slower pace than Kigali. While the rapid development of Kigali can have positive effects for the Rwandan economy, widening inequalities may pose concerns in terms of management of migration flows, uncontrolled urban and peri-urban growth in Kigali, and national cohesion. The NLUMP recognises this situation, and points towards three ¿satellite¿ cities (Rwamagana, Muhanga and Nyamata/Bugesera) which have the potential to grow faster than secondary cities. First, because of their proximity to Kigali, and second, because of potential for implementation of smart…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13Climate Action
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Rwanda

Sectors

Urban development and management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2024-ACT-61745.

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