Rwanda is hosting officials from the g7+ Secretariat this week for discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on peacebuilding, governance and economic development among countries emerging from conflict and political instability.
The weeklong visit, running from May 25-30, brings delegates from Timor-Leste together with Rwandan government officials and development partners to examine policies that have supported Rwanda’s recovery and institutional rebuilding since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The meetings, organized by Rwanda Cooperation, focus on governance reforms, decentralization, reconciliation efforts, investment promotion, digital transformation and public service delivery.
Delegates are also expected to study Rwanda’s community-based development programs and strategies for strengthening state institutions and expanding social and economic opportunities.
Founded in 2010 in Dili, Timor-Leste, the g7+ is a coalition of countries affected by conflict or fragility that promotes peace, stability, and sustainable development through shared experience and cooperation among member states.
Rwanda Cooperation said the visit underscores the importance of peer learning and international partnerships in addressing challenges faced by fragile states and supporting long-term development goals.
The g7+ includes more than 20 member countries, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Haiti.
