Building a skilled workforce in Rwanda
By DW
30 November 2022 |
3:11 pm
After studying in abroad in the US, Allen Kendunga decided to return home to Rwanda to help tackle the issue of unemployment. She founded a company called Talent Match, which works toward closing the country's skills gap by offering career guidance for students.
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