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ILO process brought youth proposals into Rwanda employment policy

At 7–9 October meetings in Kigali, young people drafted proposals for the 2026–2036 National Employment Policy.

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The ILO’s 9 October report said the Kigali meetings formed part of the validation process for Rwanda’s employment policy. Technical exchanges focused on youth programmes, participation and partnerships.

Youth representatives reviewed policy priorities, drafted a Call to Action for implementation and monitoring, and submitted recommendations to MIFOTRA. The source reports submission, not adoption of a final policy or measured employment effects.

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Kigali meeting dates

Meeting duration reported by the ILO; the count represents calendar dates from 7 to 9 October.

Calendar days in Kigali policy process3
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The source dates the meetings to 7–9 October, counted as three calendar days. It gives no participant count or realized employment outcome.

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