The partnership focuses on capacity-building, innovation, and knowledge exchange, aligning with Rwanda's ambition to become Africa's leading technology hub.
The MoU was signed by Yves Iradukunda, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, and Jin Jinqing, the Managing Director of Huawei Technologies Rwanda.
The agreement aims to nurture digital talent through initiatives in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and public services, with a special focus on empowering youth.
Iradukunda highlighted the Rwandan government's dedication to fostering a technology-friendly environment for global companies such as Huawei, while simultaneously creating opportunities for young people.
He also mentioned that Kigali is positioning itself as a regional hub for proof-of-concept projects, promoting innovation to tackle Africa's challenges.
Jinqing affirmed Huawei's goal of nurturing thousands of ICT talents in the coming years by expanding collaborations with local partners, launching new training programs, and enhancing internship and recruitment initiatives.
The company also plans to tap into Rwanda's university talent pool to develop solutions in areas like artificial intelligence, smart cities, and clean energy. Huawei will provide top-tier ICT training through the Huawei ICT Academy, competitions, and the LEAP Digital Talent program.
Huawei Technologies, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, has over 200,000 employees across more than 170 countries.
In 2023, it earned over $100 billion, with a 34.3% growth in the first half of 2024, reaching $60 billion.
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