On November 28, 2024, Enabel's Urban Economic Development Initiative (UEDi), in collaboration with the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) and Rwamagana District, organised a workshop and urban walk to assess and prioritise projects funded through the Belgium-Rwanda bilateral cooperation and EU contributions. The event aimed to envolve local stakeholders in the identification and prioritisation of urban development projects, defining roles, ensuring a collaborative and co-creative approach for sustainable outcomes. 

The workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including local community representatives, Rwamagana District authorities, private sector operators, civil society organizations, and development partners.  

Through a participatory process, four key projects were identified for implementation after conducting the feasibility studies planned in coming days: the Rwamagana Expo ground and youth centre, public green spaces, an urban agriculture development marshland, and an urban road network. 

Engaging the community was a central focus of the event, with active participation from youth, women, private sector representatives, and people with disabilities. Their input ensured that the identified projects are tailored to the needs and aspirations of local residents, fostering a sense of ownership and promoting inclusivity in urban planning. 

The UEDi-phase 2, part of the 2024-2029 bilateral cooperation programme between Rwanda and Belgium, aims to support infrastructure development in Rwamagana as a satellite city. This phase aims to improve infrastructure, enhance living conditions, and create an inclusive, socio-economic, and environmentally sustainable urban ecosystem that is resilient to climate change, building on the successes of the UEDi-phase 1 (2019-2024). 

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