- Ministry of Health — Policy oversight
Sets national cannabis policy. Rwanda has strategically positioned itself as an African cannabis export hub. Ministerial Order No. 002/MoH/2021 established the regulatory framework for medical cannabis cultivation and export.
- National cannabis policy framework
- Ministerial Order No. 002/MoH/2021
- Oversight of Rwanda FDA regulatory activities
- Rwanda FDA — Food and Drug Authority
Primary regulatory authority for medical cannabis. Issues cultivation licenses, GMP/GACP certifications, and export authorizations. Conducts inspections of cultivation and manufacturing sites.
- Cultivation license issuance
- GMP/GACP certification and inspection
- Export authorization per shipment
- Pharmaceutical quality oversight
- Rwanda Development Board — RDB — investment coordination
Coordinates investment in the cannabis sector. RDB facilitates foreign investment in cannabis cultivation and processing. Strategic positioning as African cannabis export hub is an RDB-led initiative.
- Investment facilitation for cannabis sector
- Coordination with Rwanda FDA on licensing
- Export-oriented economic development strategy
- Licensed Cultivators — Export-oriented
Rwanda's cannabis cultivators are primarily export-oriented. Program designed to serve EU, UK, and other international markets. EU-GMP certification is the target standard for export-eligible producers.
- Rwanda FDA cultivation license
- GACP certification for cultivation sites
- EU-GMP target for export producers
- Strategic Positioning — African cannabis export hub
Rwanda has strategically positioned itself as the leading African cannabis export hub. Favorable climate, government support, and regulatory framework designed for export-oriented production.