Objective: Skills Development Fund (SDF) that is implemented through Rwanda TVET Board (RTB), is intended to:
Stimulate competition and delivery of innovative programme offerings.
Promote collaboration between enterprises and training centres and institutions.
Increase skills acquisition among disadvantaged groups.
Improve the efficiency of training provision.
Eligibility: The target sectors were selected on basis of (i) sectors that employ large numbers of the population; (ii)sectors with potential for value addition and improved productivity; (iii) sectors where foreign direct investment is increasing and/or where significant public finances have been directed; and (iv) sectors that will support growth in other sectors
Eligible training programs: Hospitality, Agriculture, Construction, Energy, ICT, Manufacturing, transport and logistics and mining
Training areas that are not eligible for Skills Development Fund (SDF) include: