• Rwanda to receive $1.04B in UN support for sustainable development goals

• Funds aligned with Rwanda’s 2024–2029 strategy and Vision 2050 goals

• New framework emphasizes inclusion, green growth, and innovation

The United Nations will provide Rwanda with $1.04 billion over the next five years to support national development objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The funding is part of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2025–2029, formalized through a multi-stakeholder partnership involving the Rwandan state, civil society, private sector, and international contributors.

Rwanda and the UN have signed the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. Over the next 5 years, the UN will mobilize an estimated US$ 1.04B through joint programs, innovative financing, and partnerships with government, civil society, private sector and… pic.twitter.com/mkmIzFu60m

— Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (@RwandaFinance) May 21, 2025

The agreement was officially announced on May 21, 2025, and aligns with Rwanda’s National Transformation Strategy for 2024–2029 and long-term Vision 2050, which aims to transition the country to upper-middle-income status by 2035 and high-income status by 2050.

“This new framework is a testament to our enduring partnership with the United Nations and Rwanda's vision for a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future,” said Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Economy. “It reflects our shared priorities, and values and our resolve to leave no one behind.”

The UNSDCF was developed through a broad consultative process involving over 50 national institutions, UN agencies, and development partners. It addresses cross-cutting challenges such as climate change, regional instability, and financial constraints, while capitalizing on Rwanda’s strengths in digital innovation, green growth, and youth empowerment.

The funding will be channeled through joint programs and innovative financing models, with a focus on building institutional capacity and driving inclusive economic growth. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, climate adaptation, and fostering innovation as key pillars for sustainable change.

Between 2018 and 2023, the UN mobilized $631 million to support Rwanda’s economic, social, and governance reforms. The new five-year commitment significantly expands this effort, reaffirming the UN’s role in advancing the country’s development vision.