World Bank assistance to Rwanda is helping to fight poverty, improve the lives of the Rwandese and give hope for the future of the nation as a whole. Rwanda joined the World Bank in 1963. Since then, the country has financed 70 IDA credits and grants totaling approximately US$1.4 billion. As of end July 2009, World Bank support to Rwanda consists of 13 operations, including four loans, nine grants and two trust funds, with a net commitment of US$ 264.4 million. Rwanda’s Bank-supported active projects are in the following sectors: | | - Agriculture and rural development
- Education
- Infrastructure
- Finance
- Health
- Industry and trade
- Information Communication Technology
- Law and justice and public administration
- Transportation and telecommunication
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