Institutional Development of the Ministry of Justice, Rwanda
USAID/Rwanda
2000-2003

MSD provides vital technical assistance and procurement services to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in Rwanda in the aftermath of genocide that witnessed the almost complete destruction of infrastructure and institutions, through the $2.8 million funding from USAID.  MSD is particularly active in the areas of financial procedures, information management, strategic planning, training of trainers, legislative drafting, procurement, and inventory. Currently, MSD is strengthening the government of Rwanda’s program Information and Communications Technology (ICT).  MSD’s support of the Communication System (COMSYS) will create an information networking linking courts, prosecutors’ offices, training centers, and other justice sector institutions. In addition, MSD provides short-term technical assistance to promote governmental decentralization to improve overall management efficiency.  Future activities will include a comprehensive training program for mid-level managers in effective communication, leadership, decision-making, and advanced management skills.