Rwanda urges private sector to support refugee self-reliance

Rwanda is calling on the private sector to bolster initiatives that promote self-reliance among refugees, emphasizing their economic empowerment.

Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, spoke at a high-level dialogue focused on refugee economic empowerment. The event, held to commemorate World Refugee Day 2026, highlighted the importance of enabling refugees to become economically independent.

The dialogue aimed to foster discussions and collaborations between government, NGOs, and the private sector to create sustainable solutions for refugees. The focus is on moving beyond aid and towards creating opportunities for refugees to contribute to the economy and build secure futures for themselves and their families.

By engaging the private sector, Rwanda seeks to leverage business expertise and resources to create employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development programs for refugees. This approach not only benefits the refugees but also contributes to the host country's economic growth and social cohesion.

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Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira speaks during a high-level dialogue on refugee economic empowerment held to mark World Refugee Day 2026.