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Harnessing technology to monitor progress, a solution for citizen development

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On 13 June 2024 at 03:49

With the Support of Enabel, the Belgian Development Agency(Enabel), and in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda Housing Authority; residents of Muhanga, Rwamagana, Musanze, Bugesera, and Rubavu have been granted a platform to access the Dynamism of Integrated spatial- socio-economic information, through the project named "Building the Urban Dynamic Map(UDM) and Decentralization of Spatial development framework( SDF).

The digital platform is tailored to advance community driven welfare. The platform encompasses various initiatives, including infrastructure projects, educational facilities, healthcare services, and others.

Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District, emphasized the pivotal role of technology in advancing community-driven development projects.

He stated "A resident will able to access and see how the city and the entire district is growing based on the delivered Spatial information that can now address all relevant concerns, from seeking assistance to voicing grievances, whether it pertains to the community, schools, or health facilities etc.”

“All of these efforts are facilitated through technology, empowering you to take charge of decision-making processes based on Reliabilities and addressing issues based on reliable real-time information and your specific needs."

Within the Urban Dynamic Map and Spatial development framework system implemented in Rwamagana, residents can access data regarding demographics and regional maps, enabling them to explore pertinent information about their neighborhoods comprehensively.

The project also equiped Districts with Digital Situation/decision rooms. In the Decision room data in Rwamagana there is a computer and two large screens that are used to look at statistics and maps of the area, where they can search for information about a particular village and find out everything that is there and what is not.

Mayor Mbonyumuvunyi announced that this room helps in informed decision making, whereby planning and Identifying what is needed inside the district territory is now much easier. The facility is also used in implementation and real time monitoring and evaluating of district projects as they get implemented.

He remarked, "This System integrates comprehensive data accessible to residents, fostering transparency and accountability. Whether you seek local updates or wish to report concerns, the system provides tools such as demographics and regional maps to facilitate informed decision-making."

This System of Urban dynamic Map and Spatial development framework is going to be continued supported by Enabel in the 5 years (2025-2029), whereby those 5 districts and Central Level Staffs will be regularly capacitated by Rwanda Housing Authority and Ministry of Infrastructure.


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