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RICEM Concludes  Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff
Jan 23, 2026

RICEM Concludes Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM), in collaboration with the Rwanda...

Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff
Jan 21, 2026

Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff

RICEM in collaboration with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), officially launched the 2026 Post-Licensing...

Five-Day Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff
Jan 14, 2026

Five-Day Post-Licensing Training for DSACCO Leaders and Staff

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM), in collaboration with the Rwanda...

Call for Applications
Jan 14, 2026

Call for Applications

The Rwanda Institute for Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) was established in 2014 by...

Strengthening Teachers’ Entrepreneurial Capacity Through the  Micro Business Game(Nshorenunguke)
Dec 26, 2025

Strengthening Teachers’ Entrepreneurial Capacity Through the Micro Business Game(Nshorenunguke)

From 21 to 24 December 2025, the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM), in...

Call for Applications
Dec 12, 2025

Call for Applications

About RICEM The Rwanda Institute for Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) was established in...

World Saving Week Celebration
Nov 20, 2025

World Saving Week Celebration

As part of Rwanda’s World Savings Week celebrations, RICEM had the distinguished honor of hosting H.E. Heike...

Strategic AI Training for MFIs and SACCOs
Oct 27, 2025

Strategic AI Training for MFIs and SACCOs

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) presents an exclusive two-day...

Strategic AI Training for MFIs and SACCOs
Sep 5, 2025

Strategic AI Training for MFIs and SACCOs

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) presents an exclusive two-day...

Strengthening the Capacity of Small Scale Cross Border Traders : A Strategic Partnership Between IOM and RICEM
Aug 5, 2025

Strengthening the Capacity of Small Scale Cross Border Traders : A Strategic Partnership Between IOM and RICEM

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM), in close partnership with the...

Announcement:Build Your Skills in Training Management & Consultancy Management – August 2025
Jul 30, 2025

Announcement:Build Your Skills in Training Management & Consultancy Management – August 2025

At the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM), we believe that professional...

 RICEM Driving Capacity for Cooperative Transformation Across Sectors.
Jul 17, 2025

RICEM Driving Capacity for Cooperative Transformation Across Sectors.

As a national center of excellence in capacity building, the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and...

BRIDGING CONTINENTS THROUGH EDUCATION : GERMAN DELEGATION VISITS RICEM
Jul 17, 2025

BRIDGING CONTINENTS THROUGH EDUCATION : GERMAN DELEGATION VISITS RICEM

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM) had the distinct honor of hosting...

Strengthening Rwanda’s Microfinance Sector Through Certified Microfinance Professional Program
Jul 17, 2025

Strengthening Rwanda’s Microfinance Sector Through Certified Microfinance Professional Program

RICEM continues to play a leading role in advancing Rwanda’s financial inclusion agenda through strong collaboration...

Global-Standard Tools for Local Transformation : RICEM’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Learning.
Jul 17, 2025

Global-Standard Tools for Local Transformation : RICEM’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Learning.

At the heart of RICEM’s mission is a belief that meaningful training is not one-size-fits-all ; it must be tailored,...

RICEM and RCA Partner to Elevate Cooperative Training Nationwide
Jul 17, 2025

RICEM and RCA Partner to Elevate Cooperative Training Nationwide

In a strong demonstration of institutional collaboration, the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship...

RICEM Staff Commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi at Ntarama Genocide Memorial
Jul 17, 2025

RICEM Staff Commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi at Ntarama Genocide Memorial

The staff members of the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM) gathered at...

Global Collaboration in Action : RICEM Participates in Strategic Planning Programme in India
Jul 17, 2025

Global Collaboration in Action : RICEM Participates in Strategic Planning Programme in India

RICEM was honored to be invited to participate in the Strategic Planning Programme for officials of...

Driving Transformation in Microfinance : Celebrating Progress and Investing in the Future
Jul 17, 2025

Driving Transformation in Microfinance : Celebrating Progress and Investing in the Future

Rwanda’s microfinance sector continues to play a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion, particularly among...

Launching AMEA Rwanda : A New Chapter for Agricultural Growth and Innovation
Mar 10, 2025

Launching AMEA Rwanda : A New Chapter for Agricultural Growth and Innovation

On the 4th of March, 2025, the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) hosts a...

Strengthening Partnerships and Impacting Lives : A Visit from DSIK Leadership
Feb 24, 2025

Strengthening Partnerships and Impacting Lives : A Visit from DSIK Leadership

We were pleased to welcome Mr. Niclaus Bergmann, Managing Director, and Mr. Oliver Schuster, Project Manager, of...

Celebrating Excellence : Graduation of 316 Culinary and Hospitality Students
Oct 19, 2024

Celebrating Excellence : Graduation of 316 Culinary and Hospitality Students

On October 18, 2024, we celebrated a remarkable achievement as 316 students graduated from our Culinary and...

Celebrating Cooperation : RICEM’s Participation in the 19th International Cooperative Day
Oct 12, 2024

Celebrating Cooperation : RICEM’s Participation in the 19th International Cooperative Day

On October 11, 2024, RICEM proudly participated in the 19th International Cooperative Day in Musanze District. It...

International Conference on Business Management and Innovation(ICBMI2024) : Explores Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurs
Oct 2, 2024

International Conference on Business Management and Innovation(ICBMI2024) : Explores Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurs

International Conference on Business Management and Innovation(ICBMI2024) brought together an impressive assembly...

Cooperative Leadership Seminar 2024 :  Empowering Leaders to Navigate New Trends and Opportunities
Oct 1, 2024

Cooperative Leadership Seminar 2024 : Empowering Leaders to Navigate New Trends and Opportunities

From September 24th to 27th, 2024, RICEM hosted the Cooperative Leadership Seminar 2024. This event brought...

Announcement : Launch of Certified Microfinance Professional Level 1 and 2 Training Programs for the 2024 Intake.
Aug 23, 2024

Announcement : Launch of Certified Microfinance Professional Level 1 and 2 Training Programs for the 2024 Intake.

Background RICEM (Rwanda Institute for Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance) was launched in June 2014...

Empowering Micro-Entrepreneurs : Building Strong Coaches for Business Success
May 7, 2024

Empowering Micro-Entrepreneurs : Building Strong Coaches for Business Success

The Micro Business Management Game trainings in Rwanda have seen significant success, leading to widespread...

Celebrating Success and Unity : Labor Day at RICEM
May 3, 2024

Celebrating Success and Unity : Labor Day at RICEM

At RICEM, Labor Day isn’t just another holiday—it’s a cherished tradition that brings our entire community together....

Inclusive Bakery Training
Apr 26, 2024

Inclusive Bakery Training

RICEM has joined forces with the Feed the Future Hanga Akazi USAID Project to provide a comprehensive 24-day bakery...

Rwanda Institute of Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance Partners with Feed The Future Hanga Akazi USAID Project to Empower 57 Culinary Enthusiasts
Apr 25, 2024

Rwanda Institute of Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance Partners with Feed The Future Hanga Akazi USAID Project to Empower 57 Culinary Enthusiasts

In a flavorful collaboration aimed at enriching lives and building skills, the Rwanda Institute of Cooperative,...

Exciting Developments in Hospitality Training in Collaboration with RTI
Apr 15, 2024

Exciting Developments in Hospitality Training in Collaboration with RTI

The world of hospitality thrives on creating incredible experiences for guests, and well-trained staff are the...

RICEM, Land O’Lakes and USAID Partner to Empower Rwandan Cooperatives
Apr 1, 2024

RICEM, Land O’Lakes and USAID Partner to Empower Rwandan Cooperatives

The launch ceremony for the Cooperative Resilience and Equity (CORE) Activity on March 22nd, 2024, stands as a...

RECRUITMENT OF TRAINEES : Training in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Feb 27, 2024

RECRUITMENT OF TRAINEES : Training in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program

RICEM (Rwanda Institute for Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance) was launched in June 2014 as a...

Empowering Refugees through Financial Education and Savings Game Training
Feb 23, 2024

Empowering Refugees through Financial Education and Savings Game Training

Starting anew in a foreign land presents countless challenges, and for refugees, financial struggles often top the...

Equipping Communities with Financial Resilience : RICEM and DSIK Collaborate on Training Session
Feb 17, 2024

Equipping Communities with Financial Resilience : RICEM and DSIK Collaborate on Training Session

In a collaborative effort to strengthen financial literacy and promote economic empowerment, the Rwanda Institute...

Empowering U-SACCOs : Fostering Digital Literacy in Rwanda
Feb 15, 2024

Empowering U-SACCOs : Fostering Digital Literacy in Rwanda

In Rwanda’s journey towards financial inclusion, the Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCO) program has...

Training Program to Empower Microfinance Boards in Rwanda
Feb 12, 2024

Training Program to Empower Microfinance Boards in Rwanda

Microfinance plays a vital role in Rwanda, empowering individuals and communities through access to financial...

RICEM Partners with RTI for Culinary and Hospitality Training Program
Feb 5, 2024

RICEM Partners with RTI for Culinary and Hospitality Training Program

The Rwanda Institute of Cooperative, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance (RICEM) has marked a significant milestone...

Exciting Announcement : Certified Microfinance Professional Level 1 and 2 Training Programs Unveiled.
Jan 3, 2024

Exciting Announcement : Certified Microfinance Professional Level 1 and 2 Training Programs Unveiled.

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of the 2024 intake for the CMP Level 1 and Level 2 training...

108 APPRENTICES CERTIFIED AS MICROFINANCE PRACTITIONER, URGED TO OFFER TOP NOTCH SERVICES
Dec 7, 2023

108 APPRENTICES CERTIFIED AS MICROFINANCE PRACTITIONER, URGED TO OFFER TOP NOTCH SERVICES

In a remarkable achievement for the microfinance sector, 108 apprentices, including employees from Micro Financial...

COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR 2023
Dec 7, 2023

COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR 2023

The Cooperative Leadership Seminar 2023 in Rwanda served as a pivotal platform for industry leaders, stakeholders,...

Empowering Financial Literacy : Insights from the Saving Game Simulation Training
Dec 6, 2023

Empowering Financial Literacy : Insights from the Saving Game Simulation Training

Rwanda institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM) in partnership with Banks Foundation...

TRAINING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVING
Dec 6, 2023

TRAINING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVING

In an effort to tackle youth unemployment and the shortage of job-ready skills, RICEM and SWISSCONTACT joined...

Training on Cooperative Governance, New Cooperative Law, Cooperative management, and Internal Controls to Leaders and managers of Tea Cooperatives from Gicumbi District
Oct 18, 2023

Training on Cooperative Governance, New Cooperative Law, Cooperative management, and Internal Controls to Leaders and managers of Tea Cooperatives from Gicumbi District

In a bid to strengthen the capabilities of tea cooperative leaders from Gicumbi District, FRWACOTHE and its...

REFRESHER TRAINING OF BDAS FROM DISTRICT THAT HOST REFUGEES IN RWANDA
Oct 18, 2023

REFRESHER TRAINING OF BDAS FROM DISTRICT THAT HOST REFUGEES IN RWANDA

In a commendable effort to address the growing challenges of employable skills and youth unemployment, Cordaid...

TRAINING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVING
Oct 18, 2023

TRAINING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVING

In an effort to tackle youth unemployment and the shortage of job-ready skills, RICEM and SWISSCONTACT joined...

FARMERS BUSINESS SIMULATION TO WOMEN’SCOOPERTATIVE LEADERS/MUSANZE DISTRICT
Oct 18, 2023

FARMERS BUSINESS SIMULATION TO WOMEN’SCOOPERTATIVE LEADERS/MUSANZE DISTRICT

Rwanda Institute of Cooperative Entrepreneurship and Microfinance in partnership with German Sparkassenstiftung...

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Oct 18, 2023

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Rwandan entrepreneurs existing and new ones need to improve business readiness, go to the market strategy and...

Entrepreneurship for microbusinesses management and coaching improvement
Nov 14, 2022

Entrepreneurship for microbusinesses management and coaching improvement

For proper implementation of the Workplace Learning and Youth Decent Employment Support Programme 2022-2026, APEFE...

Entrepreneurship for TVET school managers and trainers, towards microbusinesses management, best practices and savings
Nov 14, 2022

Entrepreneurship for TVET school managers and trainers, towards microbusinesses management, best practices and savings

For proper implementation of the Workplace Learning and Youth Decent Employment Support Programme 2022-2026, APEFE...

60 APPRENTICES CERTIFIED AS MICROFINANCE PROFESSIONALS, URGED TO OFFER TOP NOTCH SERVICES
Sep 28, 2022

60 APPRENTICES CERTIFIED AS MICROFINANCE PROFESSIONALS, URGED TO OFFER TOP NOTCH SERVICES

A total of 60 apprentices including employees from Micro Financial Institutions (MFIs) have graduated from Dual...

TVET SCHOOL MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM
Sep 1, 2022

TVET SCHOOL MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM

Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM) aims to professionalize the actors...

Training to the BOD of Umwalimu SACCO (Board, Supervisory and Credit committees)
Jun 16, 2022

Training to the BOD of Umwalimu SACCO (Board, Supervisory and Credit committees)

RICEM in partnership with UMWALIMU SACCO organized a five days’ training to the BOD of Umwalimu SACCO. This...

Financial Education Program
Feb 22, 2022

Financial Education Program

Rwanda aims to be a financial hub as an international financial center according to National Strategy for...

Official inauguration of Rwanda India Entreprneurship Development Center RIEDC)
Dec 6, 2021

Official inauguration of Rwanda India Entreprneurship Development Center RIEDC)

The Government of Rwanda with the intention of building a critical mass of young Rwandan entrepreneurs who in turn...

Boosting Business Activities
Sep 7, 2021

Boosting Business Activities

Business Development Advisors (BDAs) are sector-based advisors for local MSMEs. They are instrumentally part of the...

Dual Apprenticeship Program
Sep 7, 2021

Dual Apprenticeship Program

This program of ‘Dual Apprenticeship’ is a joint project implemented by RICEM with the support of Rwanda Development...

Training of Dual Apprentices with APEFE
Nov 27, 2020

Training of Dual Apprentices with APEFE

#IGIRAKUMURIMO Programme in collaboration with RICEM organized training in entrepreneurship, business...

Business Development Advisors (BDAs) training program
Nov 24, 2020

Business Development Advisors (BDAs) training program

Ricem together with Rwanda Development Board, SBFIC and Ministry of trade and Industry commenced a training for...

COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Nov 12, 2020

COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Venture37’s USAID funded Cooperative Development Activity4—CD4 in collaboration with the Rwanda Institute of...

TRAINING OF ‘EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE’ to SACCOs
Mar 29, 2020

TRAINING OF ‘EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE’ to SACCOs

From 17th to 19th February, RICEM conducted trainings on Effective Governance for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)...

TRAININGS TO EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR COOPERATIVES
Mar 29, 2020

TRAININGS TO EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR COOPERATIVES

Concerning cooperatives, RICEM in partnership with National Cooperative Confederation of Cooperatives (NCCR) and...

TRAININGS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO EX-COMBATANTS FROM RDRC
Mar 29, 2020

TRAININGS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO EX-COMBATANTS FROM RDRC

Concerning the pillar of Entrepreneurship, RICEM in partnership with Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration...

About RICEM

RICEM aims to professionalize the actors of the economic sectors cooperatives, SMEs and MFIs through training courses to make them experts in their job.

Contact Address

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  • +(250) 795 574 842
  • www.ricem.rw
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