Publications
Policy Analysis and Preparation of Policy papers
From 8 -10 October 2021, CDP conducted training on Policy analysis and preparation of policy papers (Position paper, Policy Brief,…
Cash Transfers and Poverty Reduction in Rwanda
Center for Development Policy (CDP) organized a conference to disseminate research findings on the topical issues relating to cash transfers…
Rwanda: From devastation to services-first transformation
Since civil war and genocide left the country in ruins, Rwanda has undergone a remarkable transformation. Growth rates since 1995…
Trade Openness and Economic Growth in Rwanda
This paper examines empirically the impact of trade openness on the economic growth in Rwanda for the period between 1980…
Assessing the Net Fiscal Contribution of Labor Migration in Rwanda: Policy Paper for OECD/ILO/EU Commission
The role of migration in economic development has been widely studied, in the context of both sending and receiving countries.…
The move towards a less cash-intensive economy: What options are available to Rwanda?
The government of Rwanda has a strong policy commitment to expand the size of the cashless economy. Vision 2020 envisions…
Virtual Conference on cash transfer and poverty reduction in Rwanda
Center for Development Policy (CDP) organized a conference to disseminate research findings on the topical issues relating to cash…
Intermediate Data Analysis using Stata
From 25 to 27 June 2021, CDP trained professionals from The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the…
Policy Design and Implementation and Time-series Modeling using Stata
CDP had two training workshops that took place at the same time from 28 to 30 May 2021. Here are…
Training on “Introduction to data analysis using Stata”
CDP recently held a training workshop on “Introduction to Data Analysis using Stata”. Participants appreciated the training. The following are…
Weather Shocks and Urban Livelihood Strategies: The Gender Dimension of Household Vulnerability in the Kumi District Of Uganda
The Teso sub-region of Uganda suffered numerous weather shocks in the past, with devastating food security consequences. Using household fixed…
Immigrants’ contribution to public finance in Rwanda, Chapter 6 in an OECD book on How Immigrants Contribute to Rwanda’s Economy
Most investigative efforts on migration have focused on developed countries while less is known about the economic value of immigrants…
The gender gap in firm productivity in Rwanda – Evidence from establishment and household enterprise data
Rwanda is one of the countries with the best strategies for women empowerment and gender equality in Africa and globally.…
Raising exports and attracting FDI in Rwanda
Increasing exports and attracting foreign direct investment are central priorities of the Government of Rwanda and of DfID in its…
Rwanda – From devastation to services-first transformation
Since civil war and genocide left the country in ruins, Rwanda has undergone a remarkable transformation. Growth rates since 1995…
ICT for financial access: Mobile money and the financial behavior of rural households in Uganda
Mobile money usage has expanded tremendously in Uganda, reaching over 40% of the adult population within 8 years of inception.…
Mobile Money, Remittances, and Household Welfare: Panel Evidence from Rural Uganda
Access to financial services is crucial for development as it enhances resource mobilization needed for productive investment and facilitates consumption…
Effect of International Remittances on Poverty in Rwanda
International remittances to developing countries have been increasing in recent decades and they constitute a critical lifeline for millions of…