How are districts in Rwanda performing in terms of digital literacy
Introduction
Rwanda’s districts are showing varied performance in terms of digital literacy:
Top Performing Districts
As of October 2023, the three best performing districts in digital literacy were:
Musanze: 44.9% completion rate
Kicukiro: 41.6% completion rate
Gicumbi: 41.6% completion rate
These districts were recognized for their progress in the Digital Skills Foundation Program, which aims to provide internationally accredited certificates to teachers and students.
Overall Progress
While specific data for all districts is not provided, the information suggests a mixed picture:
Urban areas generally have higher digital literacy rates compared to rural regions
The government is targeting 60% digital literacy among adults by 2024
As of January 2025, efforts are ongoing to train Digital Ambassadors across all 30 districts of Rwanda
Challenges in Rural Areas
Rural districts face more significant challenges in achieving digital literacy:
Limited internet connectivity
Fewer digital devices available
Lack of digital training opportunities
Ongoing Initiatives
To address disparities and improve digital literacy across all districts:
The Digital Ambassadors Programme (DAP) is deploying trained individuals to all cells across the 30 districts
262 Service Access Points (SAPs) have been established nationwide, with 200 at the sector level and 62 at the district level
Recent training sessions in January 2025 involved over 300 Digital Ambassadors from the Eastern and Southern Provinces
Conclusion
While progress is being made, there are still significant disparities between urban and rural districts in terms of digital literacy performance. The government and various initiatives are actively working to bridge this gap and improve digital literacy rates across all of Rwanda’s districts.