Since May 2025, TI-Rwanda, in partnership with PTF Europe, is implementing the EU-funded “Alliances and Partnerships for Evidence-led Environmental and Social Safeguarding Accountability (APESA)” Project—locally known as “Ijwi Ryanjye mu Iterambere Rirambye (INTERA)”.
This 3-year initiative seeks to promote accountability and compliance with environmental and social safeguarding standards within public infrastructure development projects in 13 districts across Rwanda.
We are pleased to share the second issue of the APESA Project Newsletter, highlighting progress in strengthening citizen participation, promoting environmental and social safeguarding, and advancing accountability in infrastructure development. Through community engagement, capacity-building activities, media outreach, and evidence-based advocacy, APESA continues to amplify citizens’ voices and promote more inclusive, responsible, and sustainable development.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
In May 2026, TI-Rwanda conducted induction training for for its volunteers (locally known as Citizen Concerned Committees - CCCs) across 13 districts to strengthen their capacity to monitor environmental and social safeguards in infrastructure projects and promote citizens’ awareness of their rights. Following the training, CCC members committed to raising awareness through community forums, monitoring infrastructure projects, and providing evidence-based information to support advocacy efforts. Read MORE.
2. APESA Project Emerges as one of Learning Models for African Delegations Visiting Rwanda
The APESA Project is gaining recognition as a learning model for strengthening environmental and social safeguarding accountability in infrastructure development. During study visits to Rwanda, delegations from Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning engaged with TI-Rwanda to learn from APESA’s approaches to citizen participation, social accountability, budget monitoring, and human rights. Read MORE.
Through podcast discussions, TI-Rwanda has explored the environmental and social challenges associated with infrastructure development in Rwanda, including flooding, inadequate drainage, and the impacts of poorly planned urban expansion. The discussions highlight the importance of integrating environmental and social safeguards into infrastructure planning and promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development. Read MORE.
Through radio talk shows, TI-Rwanda is raising public awareness of environmental and social safeguarding and encouraging citizens to participate in monitoring infrastructure projects. The discussions provide a platform to inform communities about their rights, promote accountability, and strengthen citizen engagement in infrastructure development. Read MORE.
5. Ensuring Infrastructure Projects Respect Citizens’ Rights in Rwanda
The APESA Project continues to promote accountability and respect for citizens’ rights in public infrastructure development. Through its engagement with communities and relevant stakeholders, TI-Rwanda and PTF Europe seek to strengthen environmental and social safeguarding, improve access to information, and ensure that citizens’ concerns are considered throughout infrastructure
project implementation. Read MORE.
You can access the Soft PDF version of the newsletter HERE.
