Kigali Institute of Science and Technology
Encyclopedia
The Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management (KIST) in Kigali
, Rwanda
is the first technology-focused institution of higher education to be created by the Rwanda government.
It was established in November, 1997. Major partners in its creation were the Ministry of Education, the UNDP
Rwanda, and GTZ
, a German enterprise.
, one in 2005 for their work with biogas
plants to process sewage at prisons and provide gas for cooking, and another in 2002 for the development of a fuel-efficient bread oven.
Kigali
Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
, Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
is the first technology-focused institution of higher education to be created by the Rwanda government.
It was established in November, 1997. Major partners in its creation were the Ministry of Education, the UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 177 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to...
Rwanda, and GTZ
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit or GIZ is an international enterprise founded in 1975 by Erhard Eppler and owned by the German Federal Government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries. It primarily works for public-sector organizations and is...
, a German enterprise.
Awards
KIST has won two Ashden AwardsAshden Awards
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are annual awards given by a charity of the same name that is based in London. They reward local sustainable energy projects in the UK and developing countries that protect the environment, and improve quality of life....
, one in 2005 for their work with biogas
Biogas
Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Organic waste such as dead plant and animal material, animal dung, and kitchen waste can be converted into a gaseous fuel called biogas...
plants to process sewage at prisons and provide gas for cooking, and another in 2002 for the development of a fuel-efficient bread oven.
External links
- Official website
- http://www.winne.com/rwanda/to10.html