EU Delegation to Rwanda
Overview
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Founded Since 1850
Company Description
EU Delegations represent the European Union around the world. The role of the EU Delegation to Rwanda is to support the development of relations between Rwanda and the EU.
In this context, the role of the EU Delegation to Rwanda is to:
- Represent the European Union in Rwanda.
- Ensure the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial and technical).
- Follow-up on EU policies in all sectors.
- Promote and defend the values and interests of the EU.
- Maintain and increase the visibility, awareness and understanding of the EU.
- Supervise long-term programming of aid and the management of programmes and projects within the framework of EU external aid management.
- Introduce Rwanda to European citizens.
The presence of the European Commission in Rwanda started in the mid-1960s and was formalised in 1991 with the signature of an “accord de siège” with the Rwandan Government.
Ambassador, Head of Delegation
Belen Calvo Uyarra
Head of Political, Press and Information Section
Ben Nupnau
Head of Cooperation
Michela Tomasella
Head of Economics and Good Governance Section
Javier Fernandez Admetlla
Head of Rural Development Section
Amparo Gonzalez-Diez
Head of Education, Digitalisation and Sustainable Urbanisation Section
Zakaria Sbitri
Head of Finance and Contracts Section
Antonio Fernandez De Velasco
Head of Administration
Sylvie Sattin
Human Rights Focal Point
Elly Friel
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