Press Release: EU poverty reduction programme in Rwanda wins UN Public Service Award

A grassroots level development programme, jointly funded by the Government of Rwanda and the European Commission, was awarded the United Nations Public Service Award 2008. The prize recognises global excellence in public service in countries around the world. The Commission has financed the programme, known as the 'Ubudehe' programme, since early 2001. So far a total of € 25 million has been contributed for fighting rural poverty and improving local governance in Rwanda.