The Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) has announced that it will spend over Rwf 15 billion on its five-year strategic plan for the period 2024–2029.

This plan, which commenced in 2024, was officially approved on Friday, July 10, 2025, during a ceremony attended by various stakeholders who regularly assess ILPD’s services. The event aimed to collectively reflect on the institution’s vision to enhance the quality of legal education and address existing challenges.

One of the key initiatives in the new strategic plan is the establishment of a Justice Museum, which will showcase the history of Rwanda’s justice system. This museum-like institution will help Rwandans gain a deeper understanding of the principles of pre-colonial justice in Rwanda, as a way to address contemporary societal issues.

Out of the total budget of Rwf 15.2 billion, Rwf 9 billion will be allocated to infrastructure and technology development, including the construction of smart classrooms and the adoption of modern e-learning systems.

An additional Rwf 2 billion will be invested in student training, aligned with both national and international demands. Moreover, Rwf 300 million will be dedicated to conducting legal research and publishing findings in the fields of law and justice, positioning ILPD as a regional leader in legal knowledge dissemination. A further Rwf 500 million will support internal institutional operations to ensure the effective implementation of the strategic plan.

ILPD’s Rector, Dr. Aimé Muyoboke Karimunda, stated that the long-term plan also aims to review the shortcomings of the previous strategy and provide opportunities for improvement, in alignment with the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and the goal of producing competent legal professionals for both Rwanda and the global stage.

He said: “This new strategic plan is meant to define our vision while also reviewing the previous one to identify any challenges we encountered, so that we can work together to shape a professional and competent legal practitioner.”

Dr. Karimunda noted that the evaluation of the previous plan showed an 85% success rate, despite various challenges, and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve the new goals.