Kigali, March 16, 2025 – In line with the 2025 Africa AI Declaration's objective to leverage the potential of AI to drive innovation and competitiveness to advance Africa’s economies, industries, and societies, the Smart Africa Secretariat and Certa Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration framework for advancing digital governance, innovation policy, and regulatory capacity across Africa.

The Center for Law & Innovation proudly announces the second edition of the Technology Policy Hackathon. This six-week virtual program offers a unique platform for African legal professionals, policymakers, researchers, and technology experts to collaborate on addressing the pressing regulatory challenges presented by emerging technologies. From June 23 to August 1, 2025, you will engage in insightful lectures, develop innovative policy solutions, and contribute directly to critical conversations at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy.

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has launched a revised tax policy aimed at ensuring mobilization of resources through expanding the tax base, fair taxation, enhancing revenue collection and optimizing tax administration.

Rwanda's digital economy has seen significant expansion in the last ten years, with e-commerce becoming an essential factor in economic change. The nation's digital marketplace has grown considerably, driven by a rise in internet users, which increased by 110 thousand (+2.3% )between January 2023 and January 2024.

Rwanda's fintech sector is rapidly evolving, driven by a strong push for financial inclusion and a supportive regulatory environment. To understand the current landscape and identify opportunities for growth, the Certa Foundation and the International Trade Center (ITC) convened a stakeholder session on December 5, 2024, under Chatham House rules.

The Center for Law and Innovation is thrilled to announce the Startup Bluebook Program Residents.