The African Development Bank's 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review in Rwanda: Enhancing Project Delivery and Impact
The African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, recently concluded the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) workshop, which assessed the effectiveness of delivery within the Bank’s active portfolio in Rwanda. The two-day event, held at the Ubumwe Hotel in Kigali, brought together 50 participants from various sectors, including the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, implementing agencies, and Bank task teams.
The primary goal was to identify key constraints affecting the implementation of the Bank’s portfolio in Rwanda and to agree on a realistic action plan to resolve them. The workshop reviewed portfolio performance, discussed implementation challenges, and evaluated progress on key recommendations from the 2024 Country Portfolio Improvement Plan (CPIP).
Aissa Toure Sarr, Country Manager for the Bank Group in Rwanda, emphasized the importance of collaboration and accountability in achieving the Bank’s strategic priorities in the country. He described the workshop as a "vital platform for reflection and joint action." Toure Sarr stated, "Our shared objective is to improve efficiency, strengthen implementation capacity, and accelerate transformative impact in line with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the Bank’s priorities."
The review highlighted notable progress in areas such as regular training for PIU staff, the inclusion of compensation funds under Bank loans to prevent project start-up delays, the establishment of a joint Technical Committee to monitor portfolio performance, and reinforced compliance with environmental and social safeguards through targeted training and follow-up actions. The CPPR culminated with a 2025 Country Portfolio Improvement Plan and an agreed Action Plan for 2026 to further enhance delivery, efficiency, and impact.
Gerald Mugabe, Director General in charge of External Finance at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, praised the strong collaboration between the Bank and the Government in addressing implementation bottlenecks. He stated, "The CPPR provides a vital opportunity to ensure our joint projects remain responsive to Rwanda’s development priorities. Through continuous dialogue, capacity building, and policy alignment, we are strengthening delivery systems and ensuring that AfDB-supported investments translate into measurable outcomes for citizens across key sectors."
As of 2025, the Bank’s active portfolio in Rwanda comprises 28 operations valued at approximately $2.6 billion, spanning critical infrastructure and human capital development sectors. The portfolio includes 26 public sector projects (98 percent) and two private sector operations (two percent), supporting Rwanda’s efforts to expand energy access, improve water and sanitation services, enhance transport connectivity, boost agricultural productivity, develop skills for youth employment, and strengthen regional integration and governance systems.
