Rwandan Civil Society Open Day | African Development Bank

The African Development Bank Group is organizing a Civil Society Open Day in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday 1 June 2023.

Rwandan civil society organizations will join the bank to discuss the country strategy 2022-2026 and the banking group’s investment portfolio, aimed at identifying opportunities for cooperation and interventions for the sustainable and inclusive development of Rwanda.

CSO Open Day offers the opportunity to participate, exchange ideas and hold space for civil society organizations in countries where we work. It is a mechanism to work closely with all relevant stakeholders, including grassroots organisations, for an effective and comprehensive response to country-level development challenges.

It provides a forum for civil society organizations to provide feedback, learn more about the bank’s objectives and find synergies with like-minded organizations to find life-changing solutions for those we support.

Civil society organizations play a central role in raising the voices of poor and marginalized people, advocating for the work they do on the ground – particularly in areas of fragile governance and post-conflict situations – and increasing the accountability of the public sector and transparency through strong support for good governance. As such, the Bank recognizes that their knowledge and input is an essential building block for a better and thriving Rwandan society.