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#Rwanda Prepares for National Rollout of Participatory Village Planning Framework: 👉🏽loda.gov.rw/updates/news-d… @RwandaLocalGov @LODARwanda

Uyu munsi, ku bufatanye bwa @RwandaLocalGov, @LODARwanda na @SparkMG, Umuyobozi w'Akarere w'Agateganyo KAKOOZA Henry yatangije amahugurwa y’Abatoza bazahugura abandi (Training of Master Trainers) ku igenamigambi rishingiye ku Mudugudu nka gahunda ya Leta izafasha abaturage kugira uruhare mu igenamigambi yahawe inyito y’Inzira y'iterambere. Aya mahugurwa azamara iminsi itanu, abarimo guhugurwa bazahugura izindi nzego zose kuva ku Karere kugera ku rwego rw'Umudugudu. Aya mahugurwa, yahuje Abayobozi b'Amashami y'Igenamigambi n'abakozi bashinzwe igenamigambi mu Turere twose no ku rwego Intara y'Iburasirazuba, Intara y'Amajyaruguru n'Umujyi wa Kigali.

The NFPVP establishes an approach to village-level planning by enabling communities to assess local resources, identify opportunities &challenges, and define dvpt pathways. It provides tools to support participatory decision-making, planning, and monitoring at the community level

The Master Trainers training at the national level will focus on building the capacity of government staff, particularly in planning and Monitoring &Evaluation, to enable them to cascade the training to sub-national levels and ensure high-quality facilitation across all villages

Through collaboration with @RwandaLocalGov, Spark Microgrants has concluded a Training of Trainers (ToT) on the National Framework for Participatory Village Planning (NFPVP), in preparation for establishing a cohort of Master Trainers to guide nationwide rollout. @LODARwanda

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Direct community funding may seem risky to funders, but evidence from Rwanda and South Africa shows that when communities control decisions and resources, they can build stronger accountability, solve problems faster, and achieve more durable results: tinyurl.com/Rethinking-Risk

Ever question what works in global development? New evidence brief on getting cash and decision making directly to villages and neighborhoods, v compelling & v effective: hdl.handle.net/10568/182189

Spark MG joins Rwanda and the world in commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We reaffirm the need to prevent genocide ideology in all contexts. Through our work, we strengthen social cohesion and resilience for inclusive, locally led dvpt and long-term stability.

DG @ingabire_claude stressed that scaling Community-Driven Development requires practical, policy-relevant evidence. Under NST2, Rwanda integrates participatory planning, citizen feedback & data-driven decisions—moving CDD from pilots to national policy with measurable impact.

DG @ingabire_claude of @RwandaLocalGov emphasized that sustainable, inclusive dvpt starts w/ citizen participation.Since decentralization in 2000, participation has been a core governance principle,empowering communities to shape priorities, budgets &implementation across sectors

Spark MG & @WB_Rwanda co-hosted the Africa Community & Local Development (CLD) Forum in Kigali—bringing together practitioners, Task Team Leaders & researchers to turn evidence into action and strengthen community-driven solutions for inclusive, lasting impact across contexts.

Empowered grassroots communities drive stronger, more sustainable results. Alongside @RwandaLocalGov, @WB_Rwanda and @SparkMG we are co-hosting the Community & Local Development Forum in Rwanda to exchange insights and share lessons on what works.

Wishing our partners and stakeholders a joyful festive season and a happy and prosperous New Year 2026. We value your continued support and collaboration in building a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own future

Spark Microgrants and government representatives reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the NFPVP nationwide, highlighting strong coordination, continued capacity building, and consistent monitoring to support community-led development #CommunityDevelopment @RwandaLocalGov (3)

The DG of @LODARwanda @gagaclaudine emphasized that the National Framework strengthens local government planning systems and ensures meaningful community participation, helping villages identify priorities & improve livelihoods through structured planning. #CitizenEngagement (2)

The National Steering Committee met in Kigali to discuss the coordinated path for the 2026 rollout of the National Framework for Participatory Village Planning, reviewing progress & aligning priorities across government & partners. #LocalGovernance @RwandaLocalGov @LODARwanda (1)

Abaturage bo mu Mirenge ya Busengo & Mugunga bafashijwe n'umushinga ugamije iterambere umuturage abigizemo uruhare, bavuga ko wabafashije kwiteza imbere, binyuze mu mishinga yo kwizigamira n'ubworozi, gucunga no gukoresha neza umutungo, bahuguwe bakanafashwa kuyishyira mu bikorwa

📢 We’ve moved! @SparkMG Rwanda Office has moved to 26 KG 177 St, Kisimenti –Kigali, opposite SDA Bilingual Church, near Sonatube —a new space for growth, collaboration & impact. 📍Find us here: maps.app.goo.gl/sJ6wnmiQyM5Mhd… We look forward to welcoming you to our new space! #Rwanda