"Rwakazina said that the remaining 49 recommendations which were not supported happened to be “either unrealistic, not reflecting the reality on the ground, repeating unfounded allegations, irrelevant or based on wrong information.”"

"’Plastic pollution is a global threat to which existing policies and frameworks have not provided adequate remedy. Bold steps need to be undertaken timely. A global crisis calls for global solidarity’’."

"The Government of Rwandan wishes to reiterate its commitment to an open and constructive engagement with any interested party acting in good faith to discuss any issues that would contribute to the further advancement of human rights in our country."

"Africa can focus on trading in agriculture to transform the continent."

"the process of building a sustainable city can also be used as a tool to create employment"

"we chose to unite, reconcile and rebuild our nation with a common vision and strive to think big"

"In our quest to address the issue of urban poverty by giving aid, we have not adequately tapped in to the potential existing even in informal settlements."

"A recent study by the World Bank indicated that if urbanization is unplanned, we leave it to go the way it is, and we come to correct it, often it’s not less than nine times the cost financially of doing it proactively. And that’s even without the political and social complications of trying to reorganize a chaotically-settled urbanization process."

"It’s only through inclusive growth that the city dwellers can do their best, otherwise they become passive recipients or even a cause of risk to development."

"Holding the title of Mayor is not enough; if you do not have the resources and capacities at local level, especially in urban governance."

"When you talk about the plan, the first question most investors ask is how easy it will be to access good roads, sewage system, electricity and water."

"Implementing the Master Plan is a process. First there has to be a common understanding in the community because we have stakeholders in the development of the city. The communities, politicians and the investment community all need to come on board."

"besides financing, there is the need for planning and the right technical expertise on the city level for sustainable urban development."

"I’m glad you people are in the media and your work is to speak and write. We have a better connection to the people through you. People need to know and we need their full support."

"With the fourth industrial revolution unwinding and the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that the future is digital and technology-driven."

"You can dream and create to great horizon if you allow yourselves to see how to complement one another with the diversity in art and creativity from the different countries on our continent and beyond."

"You are graduating at a time of great opportunity when the implementation of the intra-African Trade is in full gear."

"I wake up every day and ask God to give me the wisdom to help me create an environment that helps his people so they can do their best."

"We have made a choice to be different, so that our environment is in the best interest of the public and will not be corrupted by personal interests, so that what we do will stand the test of time."

"But you can be assured that the seeds of love transcend everything that will be challenging."

"You can never give love when you have never been loved."

"We are here to serve and to make a difference in the lives of our people that our two governments are very much committed to."

"That singular act is now etched in history and it is a permanent reminder of the bonds of friendship which frame our long-standing relations."

"If we proactively plan and lead cities to get us where we want, [urbanization] will be probably the most affordable tool to get us there."

"So however tough that man might be, he’s actually working to make me better. I see a lot of opportunity in that. On the other hand, there are so many other men around me who are out to help me, whom I may not see if I’m defensive. Ultimately, it’s about my attitude."

"I always pray to God that I never, ever think I’m indispensable, because that will be the beginning of my failing. I’m part of a team. Sure, important, but not indispensable."

"In the case of that man, I need to make him comfortable, to let him realize it’s not about his manhood but about an issue. Often when there’s a dispute, it’s about the person feeling challenged by a woman. Or maybe how we’re discussing it. I may need to go a bit lower, so that he has space to come up. Then I must make sure that when he’s starting to come up, I don’t let others pull him back down. If I make it a specific issue and the rest get on board, we all come up."

"I’ve had situations where I had to choose between my pride and my country."

"If I have a problem with a man I’m working with, I don’t say, ‘Oh, men.’ If I say that I’m lumping together the whole constituency of men. I try to identify the specific problem with that particular person and address him as one man, so that the others who maybe don’t share that problem will not be brought on board unnecessarily. Then the rest of the team will actually help us out of it. That builds trust."

"As we know, Africa is urbanizing at an extraordinary rate – with tens of thousands moving to cities every day. Half of the continent is expected to be living in cities by 2030 bringing the familiar challenges – unplanned urbanization, informal settlements, poverty, inequality, unemployment humanitarian crises, conflict."

"This report takes us in a new, exciting direction as its subtitle The Geography of African Investment makes clear. Instead of focusing on urban planning, this 2018 State of African cities report explores how Africa can plan to finance its development through attracting foreign direct investment (or FDI) to its cities and guides us through the complex subject of global investment in Africa."

"As beautiful and as sustainable."

"This will not be achieved unless we transform from a subsistence agriculture economy to a knowledge-based society."

"Kigali is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa and we are committed to ensuring future growth is based on very good planning."

"As a High Commission, which was established last year in the middle of this pandemic, we have been able to make these strides, not only by our effort, but largely by this spirit and teamwork, and I want to reassure you that we are here to stay and fully committed to continue serving and facilitating this cause unreservedly."

"It is about creating relationships and partnerships in the face of expanding intra-Africa tourism and trade."

"The AfCFTA is doable. But we first have to address the bottlenecks and barriers to trade to promote trade on the African continent."

"The etablishment of a Rwandan High commission in Ghana demonstrates our commitment to promote trade between the two countries."

"Ghana and Rwanda share common development agenda and aspirations and we have to explore them to promote trade between two countries."

"“Please consider the High Commission as partners and not just diplomats so we can both learn from each other."

"We as Team Rwanda are ready to closely work with Team Benin as one, and together we shall deliver."

"With such conducive environment, the ball is in our court; public servants, diplomats, the private sector, media and civil society to work hand in hand as one and deliver the best results."

"Relations between Rwanda and Benin are already very good and we are inspired by the commitment and visionary leadership of our Presidents."

"Governments need to build infrastructure in intermediate towns and villages for sustainability since much of the continent’s population is still rural, much depending on agriculture."

"Provision of urban infrastructure must not be an exclusive preserve but more importantly it should be people-centered."

"The role of local leadership in establishing all these principles cannot be over-emphasized."

"To learn from, and not being defined by our Past."

"To this young men and women who sacrificed their lives to undertake an almost insurmountable task and against all odds stopped the Genocide and liberated the country some paying the ultimate price, we shall never forget you."

"singlehandedly stopped the Genocide as the International community looked on."