The TVET Sub-Sector Working Group (TSSWG) convened its Quarter 1 meeting for the 2026/27 fiscal year, bringing together key stakeholders to review sector performance, assess progress against priorities, and identify actions to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of Rwanda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system.

Held on 24 September 2026, the meeting provided a platform to evaluate progress, reinforce stakeholder coordination and discuss measures to improve training delivery and outcomes for learners, institutions and the wider economy.

In his opening remarks, Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) Director General,  Paul UMUKUNZI, emphasized that quality, relevance and effective partnerships remain central to transforming Rwanda’s TVET system. He called for stronger coordination and accountability across the sector, alongside deeper engagement with industry, to ensure that investments in TVET translate into improved training quality, enhanced institutional performance and better outcomes for learners and the economy.

The discussions underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among government institutions, TVET institutions, industry, development partners and other stakeholders to align training provision with evolving labour market demands and national skills development priorities.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Claudette Irere, highlighted the importance of investing in Rwanda’s younger generation and building sustainable institutions capable of delivering on the country’s skills development ambitions. She stressed the need for institutional leaders to lead by example and strengthen internal capabilities, noting that institutional credibility depends on translating commitments into tangible results.

“Our task now is to turn our commitments into coordinated action, with clear responsibilities and timelines, and ensure that young people gain the skills, confidence and practical experience they need.”

The meeting reaffirmed stakeholders’ commitment to translating TVET sector priorities into coordinated, measurable action. By strengthening institutional capacity, accountability and collaboration with industry, the sector aims to equip young people with market-relevant skills that expand opportunities for employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship while contributing to Rwanda’s economic transformation.