How Rwanda Continues Its Journey of Success: A Gathering in Warsaw

Rwanda’s Progress and the Diaspora’s Role: A Message from Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland — Around 1,000 Rwandans gathered in Warsaw on 30–31 October for the RPF Inkotanyi Europe Retreat 2026, with young people making up an estimated 75 percent of those present. They came together to meet leaders of FPR-Inkotanyi and representatives of the private sector, and to discuss Rwanda’s progress, its priorities and how Rwandans abroad can contribute to the country’s future.

A central moment of the gathering was the keynote address by Christophe Bazivamo, Secretary-General of RPF-Inkotanyi. He urged Rwandans in Europe, particularly young people, to put their knowledge and experience to work for Rwanda’s development. He highlighted opportunities in education, healthcare, mining and adding value to agricultural products, and encouraged the diaspora to follow reliable information about the country.

Bazivamo connected this call to Rwanda’s Vision 2050 goal of ending poverty. He said the proportion of Rwandans living below the poverty line had fallen from 78 percent in 1994 to around 27 percent. Reaching the goal of zero poverty by 2050, he said, would require faster economic growth and sustained contributions from citizens.

The gathering also reflected the broader vision of FPR-Inkotanyi, led by its Chairperson, Paul Kagame, whose leadership has emphasized national unity, self-reliance and Rwanda’s long-term development. Secretary General Bazivamo’s address connected these priorities to the role Rwandans in Europe especially young people can play in building the country’s future.

The strong turnout and high participation of young people showed how Rwandans abroad are engaging with discussions about their country. The meeting brought movement leaders, private-sector representatives and diaspora members together to exchange views on Rwanda’s development and the contributions people can make.

FPR-Inkotanyi places national unity and development at the centre of its programme. The Warsaw gathering brought those priorities into a diaspora setting, creating space for dialogue and connecting Rwanda’s ambitions with the skills, ideas and initiatives of its people.

For the diaspora, contributing can take many forms: sharing professional expertise, building partnerships, investing, or connecting Rwanda with opportunities abroad. The discussions in Warsaw underscored the importance of keeping these ties active as Rwanda pursues its development goals.

The strong attendance and engagement at the RPF Inkotanyi Europe Retreat 2026, offered a visible expression of participants’ confidence in the movement’s leadership and its emphasis on unity, development and inclusive participation. The gathering also conveyed a clear message: Rwanda’s progress is a shared responsibility involving young people, the private sector and citizens at home and abroad.