Internship Report - Hodal Bizimungu

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
OPTION: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2015-2016
INTERNSHIP REPORT
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP CARRIED OUT AT THE
MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
From 5th July to 5th August, 2016
Submitted by
HODAL BIZIMUNGU
Registration number: 214001841
Supervisor:
SALAFINA FLAVIA , Ag
Director of Social and
Governance Unit
August, 2016
Declaration
I BIZIMUNGU Hodal, a student at the University of Rwanda, Collage of arts and social sciences
hereby declare that the presented report on the internship conducted in National Institute of
Statistics from 5th July up to 5th August, 2016 at the Ministry of East African community, under
the supervision of the Acting Director of Social and Governancet Unity Salafina Madam
FLAVIA is my own presentation which has not been presented for any other academic purpose at
any University or higher learning institution or anywhere else
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Ministry of East African community
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To the best of my knowledge, I declare that this work is original and has been compiled under the
guidance of my Supervisor: Salafina Flavia, Acting Director of Social & Governance Affairs
Unit.
Hodal Bizimungu
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Date: 5th / August/ 2016

Signature .
Certification
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This is to certify that, Hodal Bizimungu, a Student from the University of Rwanda (UR), school
of social, political and administrative sciences, department of political science and international
relations, has completed his internship in our Ministry of East African Community (MINEAC)
from 5th July to 5th August, 2016 in the Social & Governance Affairs Unit, under the guidance
and Supervision of Salafina Flavia , Acting Director of Social & Governance Affairs Unit.
Supervisor
SALAFINA FLAVIA
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Signature and Stamp: Date //...
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this report:

To the Almighty God;
My lovely Family;
My Brothers and Sisters;
To All MINEAC staff,
To the University of Rwanda Community especially college of Arts and social sciences;
And to All my Colleges and those
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Foreword
The Internship is a tool to correspond theoretical courses learnt in class with the real practices on
the field to identify the extent to which theories learnt from lecturers are applied. The internship
was prepared by The University of Rwanda (UR) for all students in Third year undergraduate. I
passed one month in MINEAC, and this has been so much learning for me because almost my
expectations are now achieved.
This opportunity allowed the intern to increase his knowledge about transformation of theoretical
skills into practical skills and this also helped me to familiarize myself directly to a professional
life and also to understand the functioning of MINEAC in coordination of EAC Activities.
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Among others, this internship report can act as a source of information for anybody who wants to
get information regarding the Ministry of East African Community and EAC integration. In
addition, it covers what the intern did during the internship and the lessons leant during the
internship period.
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Acknowledgement
Who else would I attribute to the encouragement counsels and endless care in the course of my
education up until now but the almighty God? I thank him who created and guiding me step by
step from then up to now through different stages of life. The success of this Internship is a result
of collaborative efforts that one can never claim to one alone. It is in this regard I take pleasure to
thank all those members of staff in Ministry of East African community and Administration,
especially my supervisor Salafina flavia and Jonathan Kirabo, for their invaluable moral
Cooperation and professional support they provided to me. I thank all the staff body of
UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA, College of arts and social sciences specifically the Department of
political science and international Relations. I also thank the Government of Rwanda through its
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Ministry of Education that privileged me this opportunity to conduct an internship for the
purpose of transforming the class theoretical knowledge into practice to gain abilities in our field
work. I also appreciate my Mummy, sister and brothers for their outnumbered contribution
especially in my studies. I cannot forget to thank all of my classmates for any contribution they
provided to my studying carrier.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude and special thanks to the Hon. Minister, Valentine
Rugwabiza and Permanent Secretary Mr. Innocent Safari who gave me the opportunity to
carry out my Academic training in their admired organization during the whole month .
I would like to thank everybody who contributed in accomplishment of my internship.
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Happiness, success and safety are to the entire humanity evermore!
Hodal Bizimungu
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Abstract
It is understandable that it is not enough for students to only acquire theoretical skills without
practical skills which is very important for them to do practices in order to become familiar with
the day to day working environment, where pressure, constraints and challenges faced are totally
different from those found in classes. The internship comes to remove the gap between the
theory acquired in classes and the practical skills needed at work.
It is in this perspective that Universities academically organize one-month internship for their
students in order to acquire practical skills which can help them in their respective careers.
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Within the view of fulfilling my academic requirements, I conducted one month of Internship at
the Ministry of East African community (MINEAC) which is responsible for coordinating the
EAC Activities.
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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

CM
: Common Market
CU
: Customs Union
EAC
: East African Community
EDPRS
: Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy
EAU
: Economic Affairs Unit
FSDRP
: Financial Sector Development and Regionalization Project
UR
: University of Rwanda
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JSR
: Joint Sector Review
MDAs
: Ministries, Department, and Agencies
NMC
: National Monitoring Committee
NTBs
: Non-Tariff Barriers
SCTIFI
: Sectoral Council for Trade Industry Finance and Investment
SWG
: Sector Working Group
TFTA
: Tree partite Free Trade Area
WTO
: World Trade Organization
MINEAC
: Ministry of East African Community

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MINICOM
: Ministry of Trade and Industry
MINAFFET
: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
CET
: Common External Tariff
TCM
: Transport, Communication and Meteorology
EALA
: East African Legislative Assembly
EAMU
: East African Monetary Union
Table of Contents
Declaration..................................................................................................................................................i
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Certification...............................................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION..........................................................................................................................................iii
Foreword...................................................................................................................................................iv
Acknowledgement......................................................................................................................................v
Abstract.....................................................................................................................................................vi
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms......................................................................................................vii
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION..................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Objectives of the of internship............................................................................................................1
1.2.1 General Objective.............................................................................................................................1
1.2.2 Specific objectives of the internship................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Significance of the internship...........................................................................................................2
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1.3 Methodology...........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.3.1 Observation.......................................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Interviews..........................................................................................................................................3
1.3.4 Documentary review.........................................................................................................................3
1.3.5 Participation......................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Structure of internship report............................................................................................................3
2.1 Historical background of EAC integration........................................................................................4
2.2. Background of the Ministry of East African Community................................................................6
2.3. Location of the Ministry.....................................................................................................................7
2.4. Vision, Mission & Core Functions of the Ministry...........................................................................8
2.4.1. Vision................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.2. Mission..............................................................................................................................................8
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2.4.3. Core functions..................................................................................................................................8

2.5. Strategic Objectives of the MINEAC................................................................................................9
2.6. Organizational Structure.................................................................................................................10
2.6.1. Role and responsibilities of Social & Governance Affairs Unit..................................................12
2.6.2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:............................................................................................13
CHAPTER THREE: PERIODICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNSHIP IN SOCIAL AND
GOVERNANCE AFFAIRS UNIT (S&GAU)........................................................................................15
3.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................15
3.2. Internship activities carried out.......................................................................................................15
3.3. Key areas of the revision by the intern............................................................................................21
3.3.1 Revision of the four stages of EAC Regional Integration............................................................21
3.4 .The institutions of the community...................................................................................................24
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3.4.1. Other institutions to be established..............................................................................................24

3.5. Key Benefits and opportunities for Rwanda from EAC integration.............................................24
3.6. Key challenges for EAC integration................................................................................................26
3.7. Way forward.....................................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER FOUR: KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE INTERNSHIP................................................27
4.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................27
4.2. Performance......................................................................................................................................27
4.3. The gaps between knowledge acquired in classroom and field realities.......................................28
4.4. Collaboration....................................................................................................................................28
CHAPTER FIVE: SWOT ANALYSIS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS..................29
5.1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................29
5.1.1. Table 2: MINEAC SWOT Analysis.............................................................................................29
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5.2. Conclusion.........................................................................................................................................32
5.3. Recommendations and challenges met during internship.............................................................33
5.3.1. Challenges met during internship.................................................................................................33
5.3.2. Recommendations to the University of Rwanda Huye Campus.................................................33
5.3.3. Recommendations to the host institution.....................................................................................34
References................................................................................................................................................35
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CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction
The University of Rwanda (UR) has put in place the program of Academic training where 3 rd
years students are sent to different institutions for a period of practical experience in the
organizations relating to their field of study. This experience is valuable to students as a means
of allowing them to experience how their studies are applied in the "real world", and as work
experience that can be highly attractive to potential employers. During this academic year (20152016) the academic training was scheduled for four weeks, from 5 th July to 5th August 2016.
During this period, the intern did academic training in the Ministry of the East African
Community (MINEAC) which coordinates the EAC Activities.
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Among others, this report describes the situation of the host institution, the treatment of the
institution towards the intern, the activities that the intern carried out along the internship as well
as the lessons leant, and recommendations towards a better course of action for prospective
internships. Conclusion has also been drawn to give remarks of the Academic training in general.
During the period of one month in the Ministry of Eat African Community, the internee applied
the knowledge got from class in order to know more about regional integration in general and
how the activities EAC are being coordinated.
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1.2 Objectives of the of internship

1.2.1 General Objective
The general purpose of this training was to help the trainee to get used to the working
environment by making a comparative assessment of the theoretical knowledge and practical
experience in the working environment. The student was given an opportunity to relate the
academic programs and career goals to pre-professional work experience thus giving him an
insight into his chosen career and to familiarize himself with research techniques that help him to
explore the outside world that he is not used to.
1.2.2 Specific objectives of the internship

The internship had the following specific objectives:
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(i) To assist the student, relate the theories covered in class with practical experience;
(ii) To acquire information on East African Community and how EAC affairs are being
coordinated by the Ministry;
(iii)
To gain team working skills that improves personal growth and development; and
(iv)To accomplish the precondition of the university of Rwanda for the award of Bachelors
Degree.
(v) To discover the problems faced by the organization and suggest possible solutions.
(vi)To prepare for new learning experience and susceptible to challenges.
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1.2.3 Significance of the internship

This internship is immeasurable important; it enables the intern to gain knowledge from
the working environment of internship.

It is the basic course for the fulfillment of the academic requirement to be awarded the
Bachelor s Degree in political science from the university of Rwanda

The existing field is vital for preparation of the future working environment.
It adds to every body of the existing knowledge which acts as a guide for future research
practices as well as improving the function of the organization where the training was
conducted.
1.3 Methodology
Methodology refers to the methods and techniques used by the intern to obtain the trust worthy
data required for compiling this report and make it success, both primary and secondary data
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sources were employed, with primary data source were mainly; observation; interview,
participation whereas secondary data were got from documentary of East African Community.
1.3.1 Observation
With this method, the intern participated in the daily activities of the institution.
The observation method enabled the intern to understand various practices in coordination of
East African Community Activities as well as the Structure of the Ministry.
1.3.2 Interviews
An interview, according to Kerlinger, N. Fred (1964), is a conversation in which might be in the
field, or you may simply need some kind of response from individuals. The trainee carried out
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personal interviews as a means of collecting data. The trainee principally wanted to know the
activities that are related with the institution..
Questions were asked to the various workers and the heads of different departments and answers
could be noted down which proved significant for the report.
1.3.4 Documentary review

This method has been very useful in first week of the internship, since the intern had to gain
first-hand information about the East African Community historical background, objectives,
vision, mission, and theories
The documents consulted for EAC included EAC Treaty, MINEAC and EAC websites, and other
different useful publications of EAC.
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1.3.5 Participation
The intern had occasion to write technical papers, he did internship in MINEAC, and practically
participated in all regional or National meetings and social events
1.4 Structure of internship report

This report is made up of five chapters;
The first is made up the general introduction;
The second chapter deals with the profile of MINEAC;
Chapter three, deals with periodical development of the internship in Economic Affairs
Unit (EAU);
chapter Four shows lessons learnt by intern; and
Chapter Five represents SWOT analysis, conclusion and recommendations.
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CHAPTER TWO: PRESENTATION OF THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN

COMMUNITY (MINEAC)
2.1 Historical background of EAC integration

The EAC Chronicle details the key dates, activities and events in the journey of the EAC; from a
Co-operation in 1993 to a Community in 1999 and beyond.
30th November 1993: At their first Summit, East African Heads of State sign agreement
establishing the Permanent Tripartite Commission for the East African Co-operation in Kampala,
Uganda.
14th March 1996: Secretariat of the Commission for the East African Co-operation is launched
in Arusha, Tanzania.
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19th November 1996: Agreement for the establishment of the East African Business Council
(EABC) is signed
29th April 1997: Second Summit of the East African Co-operation Heads of State is held in
Arusha, Tanzania.
The East African Co-operation Heads of State launch the East African Co-operation
Development Strategy (1997-2000).

EAC Heads of State launch the East African Flag and East African Passport.
EAC Heads of State mandate the Permanent Tripartite Commission to embark on the
process of upgrading the EAC Agreement into Treaty.
30th April 1998: At its 9th Meeting in Arusha, the Permanent Tripartite Commission launches a
draft Treaty for Establishment of the East African Community and approves a programme for its
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wide publicity to ensure the participation of the East African people in the Treaty-making
process.
19th July 1999: The first East African Co-operation Media Workshop is held in Arusha, declares
that East African media should be at the forefront of the regional integration process.
18th -19th November 1999: At its 2nd extraordinary meeting in Arusha, the Permanent Tripartite
Commission confirms 30th November 1999 as date of Treaty signing and adopts an Indicative
Programme Action for Establishment of the East African Community.
30th November 1999: At their fourth Summit, the East African Heads of State sign Treaty for
Establishment of the East African Community.
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7th July 2000: Treaty for Establishment of the East African Community enters into force.
30th November 2001: The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), the legislative arm of the
Community, is formally inaugurated by the EAC Heads of State at its first sitting in Arusha,
Tanzania.
2nd March 2004: Protocol for the establishment of the East African Community Customs
Union signed by the EAC Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania.
1st January 2005: EAC Customs Union becomes operational.
5th June 2007: Second Assembly (EALA) sworn in.
18th June 2007: The Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi accede to EAC Treaty.
1st July 2007: Rwanda and Burundi become full members of the EAC.
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22nd October 2008: First EAC-COMESA-SADC Tripartite Summit held in Kampala, Uganda
and discussed on a Grand Free Trade Area and merger of the three regional blocs.
1st July 2009: Rwanda and Burundi join the EAC Customs Union. Official launch ceremonies
held simultaneously in the two countries' capitals on 6 July 2009.
20th November 2009: EAC Heads of State sign Common Market Protocol in Arusha, Tanzania
as observance of EAC's 10th Anniversary reaches its climax.
1st January 2010: EAC's fully-fledged Customs Union takes effect following the end of a fiveyear transitional period.
1st July 2010: EAC Common Market commences.
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12th June 2011: The Tripartite Free Trade Areas between COMESA, EAC, and SADC Tripartite
Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa; agrees to start negotiations for a Grand Free Trade
Area among the three blocks.
10th June 2015: The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) is a proposed African free trade
agreement between the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Southern
African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) was signed in
Egypt by the Heads of States.
30th November 2013: The Establishment of the East African Monetary Union (EAMU) Protocol
was approved and signed by the 15th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State of EAC that took place
in Kampala Uganda.
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15th April, 2016: Southern Sudan signed Accession Treaty establishing EAC.
The following figures show the East African Community Emblems.
EAC Flag
EAC Emblem
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The Slogan of East African community (EAC) is One People One Destiny.
2.2. Background of the Ministry of East African Community

Overall, Rwandas long term development vision, as articulated in the Vision 2020, is to become
a lower middle income economy (US$ 900 per capita) operating as a knowledge-based service
hub by 2020. One of the six pillars of this development strategy is regional integration by
legalizing the potential of regional integration in the achievement of its vision. Rwanda, in 1996
showed interest to join the East African Community and in 2007 Rwanda officially joined the
EAC.
The Ministry of East African Community was established by the Government of Rwanda in 2008
in line with EAC member states joint commitment to establish national coordinating ministries
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with primary responsibility for EAC matters. MINEAC serves as an operational link between the
Government of Rwanda and other national stakeholders, and the EAC Organs and Institutions.
Though a lot of work lies ahead, it is essential that we recognize the significant achievements
already made. In terms of the Ministry, it is clear that it has the benefit of highly dedicated
leadership and committed staff, with excellent skills and positive attitudes to work.
Institutionally, it actively participated in acceding the Treaty establishing EAC and Customs
Union and Common Market Protocols in the development of EAC Projects and Programmes, in
negotiations and signing of the Monetary Union Protocol and ultimately Political Federation.
The Ministry has built strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. The level of public
knowledge on EAC integration matter has increased and the Ministry has chaired the
Community with great success. These achievements have contributed to the high levels of
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political visibility of Rwanda in the East African Community. Now and in the future, MINEAC
has works with a wide range of Government of Rwanda, Private Sector and Civil Society
Stakeholders, and ensure their effective engagement in EAC integration.
To be able to achieve this, the Ministry is working and improving its coordination mechanism
through a wide range of tools such as increased communication, effective M&E mechanism and
help as much in increasing links between regional and national plans and long term visions and
their planning cycles.
2.3. Location of the Ministry
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The Ministry of East African Community is located in Kigali city, in Gasabo District,
Kimihurura , MINAFFET Building , 4th Floor near by the office of Ombudsman and Rwanda
Revenue Authority. There are three (3) ministries in the same building which are MINEAC,
MINICOM and MINAFFET.
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2.4. Vision, Mission & Core Functions of the Ministry

2.4.1. Vision
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The vision of MINEAC is to contribute to and achieve a prosperous, competitive, secure and
politically united East Africa.
2.4.2. Mission
The mission of MINEAC is to lead the widening and deepening of the EAC integration process
in order to promote the development goals of Rwanda and the region.
2.4.3. Core functions

1. Promote Rwandas
interests in the EAC
integration process by
representing the
country in the EAC
decision making
processes
2. Support investment
promotion in the EAC as a
trading bloc within and
outside of Africa in
collaboration with
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and regional stakeholders
3. Lead on advocacy,
mobilization sensitization and
dissemination of EAC laws,
policies, strategies and
programs to national
stakeholders
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4. Monitor the implementation

progress and evaluate the
impact of EAC policies, laws
and/or protocols, strategies,
programs and projects within
Rwanda
5. Facilitate and coordinate

the development,
harmonization and/or
approximation of domestic
and regional policies, laws,
regulations, norms and
standards, strategies,
programs and projects
6. Enhance capacity of the

Ministry and national
stakeholders to strengthen
regional cooperation
initiatives and partnerships
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2.5. Strategic Objectives of the MINEAC

The Ministry of East African Community (MINEAC) was established in March 2008 to
coordinate Rwandas integration into the East Africa Community. The mission of the Ministry
is to lead the widening and deepening of the EAC integration process, by so doing promote
development goals of Rwanda and the region. Internally, MINEAC plays a key role in
coordinating other Ministries, Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations that are directly
involved in implementing EAC Treaty, protocols, decisions, policies and legislation. Towards
this end MINEAC developed a Strategic Plan 2013 2017 thus strategy outlines the direction
and priorities of the Ministry of East African Community (MINEAC) for the said period.
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This strategic plan is grounded in the national policies and strategies of Rwanda
including Vision 2020, the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy II as well as
the EAC Development Strategy for 2011-2016. Using these as a base, the strategic plan was
developed through a consultative process to understand the needs, objectives and roles of the
Ministrys stakeholders. This was complemented by an internal assessment of MINEAC
strengths and weaknesses, bringing in relevant lessons from strategic plans of Partner States.
To deliver its mission, the Ministry identified four strategic objectives:
Coordinate and support implementation of Rwandas EAC integration commitments;

Build capacity on EAC integration for the Ministry and support related initiatives for
national stakeholders;
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Increase the awareness and understanding of EAC integration in Rwanda;

Effective Monitoring and Evaluation of EAC integration for Rwanda.
Each of the Strategic objectives was decomposed into several outputs, each output had requisite
activities. The Implementation Framework which accompanies this strategic plan sets out the
main activities which MINEAC will undertake in order to deliver each strategic output, and the
annual milestones which will be used to guide and measure progress. Detailed activities will be
planned annually and included in MINEACs annual operational plans that will be the basis for
annual budget submissions, and will guide day-today operations during the year.
Successful implementation of the strategy will require substantial investment in further
strengthening the capacity of MINEAC in terms of staffing, systems and facilities. Given the
challenge that the Ministry faces in supporting implementation across a range of Ministries and
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other stakeholders, coordination is crucial. An institutional framework for engagement with

government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the private sector and civil society
has been developed. To further underpin the strategy, the development and launch of the Rwanda
EAC Communication Strategy will be one of the first strategic interventions.
Other priorities include immediate capacity development through the hiring of contract staff that
can improve the Ministrys short-term capacity to deliver and ensure skills transfer to permanent
staff, initiation of the development of a national strategy for Rwanda as a whole on regional and
international.
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2.6. Organizational Structure

As shown on the following structure, MINEAC organization is composed by the Office of the
Minister, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Director General Coordination of EAC Affairs and
four units which are: Operational Units: Economic Affairs Unit (EAU), Social and Governance
Affairs Unit (SGU)
Supporting Units: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PMEU), and Finance and
Administration Unit (F&A). During the internship period, the intern was oriented in Social and
Governance Affairs Unit (SGU). The organization structure is presented on the below chart.
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2.6.1. Role and responsibilities of Social & Governance Affairs Unit

The Social and governance Affairs Unity is responsible to the Permanent Secretary for
contributing to the development of policies that support the EAC integration agenda. The SGAU
is be expected to work closely with the relevant sectoral working groups to ensure the efficient
identification of integration issues, the development of country positions and the development of
the programmes and the work plans.
Key Results Areas:
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1. To do research, data analysis, report writing and other technical activities in a

professional and efficient manner and all integration activities undertaken as
programmed.
2. Interpret the EAC Treaty in respect to all matters falling under the Social and governance
Affairs Unity t; and advise the Permanent Secretary on all matters relating to the
implementation of the Treaty.
3. Provide overall leadership, guidance, supervision and coordination of the technical work
of the Department and take responsibility for the management and development of
Directorate employees.
4. Ensure that the required research, data analysis, report writing and other technical
activities of the department are executed in a professional and efficient manner and all
integration activities undertaken as programmed.
5. Ensure that appropriate policies that support the implementation of EAC programmes and
activities relating to Social and governance Affairs Unity agenda are put in place and all
impediments to smooth implementation eliminated.
6. Ensure the existence of productive relationships and cooperation between the department
and relevant MDAs that support the effective execution of the EAC agenda in respect to
Social and governance Affairs Unity
7. Ensure that the sectoral working groups that support the work of Social and governance
Affairs Unity Directorate are properly coordinated and the outcomes of their work duly
implemented.
2.6.2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the Director, Strategy and Policy, and in collaboration with relevant
MDAs, ensure that policies that reflect the EAC directives and decisions, applicable to
the sector are formulated and implemented.
2. With support from the Directorate of Strategy and Policy, develop department work plans
that reflect the Ministrys strategic plan and are in harmony with agreed EAC strategies
and priorities.
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3. Assign duties and responsibilities to staff, assess their performance, take note of
performance shortfalls, then propose and enforce remedial actions.
4. Monitor and evaluate the progress of work undertaken within the Department and ensure
that it is in line with the work plans.
5. Through liaison with the Directorate of Information, Education and Communication,
ensure that information on the activities, achievements and developments of the EAC tat
relate to the department are communicated to stakeholders so as to promote constructive
participation.
6. Participate in regional integration negotiations at a senior officials level in respect to the
Social & Governance Affairs aspects of the EAC Treaty, keeping track of the countrys
position and ensuring that it is safeguarded.
7. Oversee the implementation of the Social & Governance Affairs protocols and
agreements.
8. Prepare technical documents, including cabinet memos, information papers and regular
sectoral briefs for top management, on the status of EAC integration and provide inputs
into Ministerial policy statements and periodic progress reports.
9. Initiate collaborative research to determine current status of all matters affecting the
integration of the Social & Governance Affairs aspects of the EAC Treaty and inform the
work of the department.
10. Undertake liaison activities with EAC partner States on all aspects of the Social &
Governance Affairs agenda.
11. Foster cooperative arrangements with the EAC and its organs, RECs and other
stakeholders.
12. In collaboration with the Director Strategy and Policy, ensure that monitoring and
evaluation programmes aimed at establishing the implementation status of all EAC
decisions relating to the Social & Governance Affairs are put in place and effected.
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13. Coordinate the in-country preparatory and consultative meetings with MDAs and other
stakeholders, and the preparation of country position papers on the Social & Governance
Affairs Unit.
14. Participate in the sensitization and creation of awareness to the Rwandese on EAC
integration matters.
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CHAPTER THREE: PERIODICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNSHIP IN

SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE AFFAIRS UNIT (S&GAU)
3.1. Introduction
The intern was very excited about the opportunity and also quite contemplative. He was taken
through a comprehensive induction workshop. This process provided the Intern an opportunity to
familiarize himself with MINEAC mandate, past programs, and current activities as well as
future goals.
3.2. Internship activities carried out

The following table shows the internship activities carried out during the period of one month
and half.
Month and
Date
Activities carried out Purpose
July 5, 2016
The
intern
was
oriented by visiting
the operational units
(Social & Governance
Affairs Unit) and got
information about the
other supporting Units
which are: Planning
Unit, and Finance and
Administrative Unit.
Revising the Ministry
background including
stages
of
EAC
integration.
July 5, 2016
The purpose was to

have an overview of
the Ministry to enable
the intern with basic
information about the
Ministry and how the
two Units coordinate
EAC activities.
The purpose was to

understand more what
the Treaty provides
about
the
implementation
of
The Intern Revised Customs Union and
the treaty establishing Common
Market
the EAC (Chapter Protocols.
11&12 regarding the
provisions related to
the Customs Union,
Common Market and
Lessons learnt
and
Interns observations on
each and every activity
The intern got the image of
the Ministry and learnt how
the Ministry works through
different units, especially the
Social
&
Governance
Affairs Unit.
The Intern Became aware of

some provisions related to
the
establishment
of
Customs
Union
and
Common Market and other
areas of cooperation before
going in deep of how the
EAC
activities
are
coordinated.
The Intern how EAC was
established and the principle
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other
areas
cooperation)
of
pillars for establishment of

the community.
The intern learnt structural
organs of the Community
The Intern learnt the
terminologies used in the
customs union.
The Intern learnt what each
partner state is expected to
do in order to promote and
advance the smooth
operation of the East African
Community Customs Union.
July 6, 2016
Revising the protocol The purpose was to

of the establishment well understand some
of Customs Union.
of the elements of
Customs Union to
enable the intern
understand
more
about
the
implementation
of
EAC Customs Union
by Partner States.
Better
understand
the
elements of EAC Customs
Union like elimination of
internal tariff, elimination of
NTBs,
application
of
Common External Tariff
(CET), Application of EAC
Rules of Origin and its
implementation by EAC
Partner States.
July 7th ,2016
Revising the protocol The purpose was to

on peace and security well understand How
EAC partner states
cooperate in the field
of peace and security,
To understand more
about
the
implementation peace
and security protocol
by Partner States.
Participated
in The purpose was to
Negotiations
and develop
the
Public
speaking communication skills
The internee understood

peace and security protocol
and its implementation by
EAC Partner States.
July 7, 2016
The intern improved his

communication skills. In
addition,
it
was
an
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training which was as well as negotiations

organized
by skills.
MINEAC
Communication
Team.
July 8, 2016
Drafted a TV
interview Brief for the
Hon. Minister. Topic:
The African Union
has committed to
introducing an
African passport by
2018. What will it
take to realize this
agenda?
July 7, 2016
Attended a sector
working group on
validation of the 2016
Common
Market
Score card.
The purpose was to

enable the intern how
technical papers are
prepared
including
briefs
opportunity
to
acquire
negotiations skills when
negotiating
with
other
Partner States.
During and after this

activity the Intern
learnt on how to
draft interviews.
The single passport will help

in the elimination of
cumbersome
barriers,
particularly with regard to
various
cross-border
investments; the differential
treatment
of
foreign
investors and investments
within
regions,
which
notably must also extend to
harmonizing
legislative,
policy and institutional
frameworks which can lead
to national financial markets
effectively functioning as
one on the continent.
The purpose was to Number of lessons was
enable an intern
learnt through this sector
On how the validation
working group as shown
is done.
below.
An Intern leant that
most partner states
are trying to
eliminate non tariff
barriers at the
borders but this has
not yet been
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achieved to the core.

An Intern got to
know that there is a
problem and
complaints that
same partner states
are not issuing the
community
members certificates
of origin at the
borders thus
hampering free
movement of goods
and services within
the region as a
requirement in the
common market
protocol.
There are some sectors in
the region that still have
rules and regulations that
have provisions that are
discriminatory in nature to
an extend of hinder the spirit
of the common market
protocol.
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July11, 2016
workshop
Topic, lake
Victoria basin
commission
The purpose was to be

aware of how the
EAC activities are
coordinated by the
Ministry.
project
An internee learnt what is

expected from the three
components of this project
as shown below,
Component 3 is expected to
introduce climate change
adaptation technologies in
vulnerable communities and
this is intended to reduce
vulnerability to climatic
changes.
Component 4 expects
regional resilience to climate
changes promoted via
innovative community based
projects in its duty.
Component 5 expects to
improve knowledge
management framework and
that it will keep regional
knowledge in transboundary water catchments.
July 2016
July 30th 2016
Participated in the
workshop on the
validation of Rwanda
peace
academy
strategic plan held at
Lemigo Hotel
Prepared
a
brief
rapport
of
the
Community
work
30th July 2016 in
Rulindo district. This
The purpose was to

enable the intern to
become aware of how
RPA
works
and
activities that are
being carried out .
The purpose was to
enable the intern how
technical papers are
prepared
including
briefs.
An Intern became aware of

how RPA works and the
strategic plan of RPA in the
coming 5 years
Intern learnt how to prepare

a brief report of the
meeting/Event.
This activity is in line with
the course learnt in class that
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brief was shared with

Supervisor.
nd
August 2 ,2016
August 4th ,2016
is administration.
Prepared a draft a The purpose was to Intern learnt how to prepare

concept note on the enable the intern how a concept note and the
sensitization
of technical papers are purpose of a concept note
women leaders
prepared
including
Concept notes.
Participated in general
staff meeting held at
GOLDEN
TULIP
Hotel Nyamata.
The purpose was be

aware of how the
activities are being
coordinated in the
ministry in line with
the
performance
contract
and
performance
evaluation
Well
understand
how
activities
are
being
coordinated
within
the
Ministry vis--vis IMIHIGO
in FY2015-2016 and FY
2016-2017
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3.3. Key areas of the revision by the intern

During the internship period, among others, the intern revised the processes or stages of EAC
integration, institutions of the community, benefit and challenges of EAC integration and then
provision of way forward.
3.3.1 Revision of the four stages of EAC Regional Integration

Customs union
The customs union involves:
Elimination of internal tariff (all good comply with the rules of origin are zero tariff),
Application of common external tariffs charges are imposed on import from non
members;
Raw materials: 0%, intermediate goods 10%, finished goods 25%.
All plant machinery is zero rated.
EAC Customs Union provides for a list of:
- Sensitive goods (Products which attract a tariff above 25 percent);
- Exemptions;
- Prohibited imports and exports;
- Restricted imports and exports.
Elimination of Non-Tariff barriers (NTBs and application of the same custom laws
Application of the Rules of Origin (with standard and Simplified Certificates of Origin).
Common market
The EAC Common Market Protocol provides for the free moment of goods; free movement of
persons and labour; rights of establishment and residence; free movement of services; and free
movement of capital. Other areas of cooperation include enhanced macroeconomic policy
harmonisation and coordination, particularly with regards to fiscal regimes and monetary policy,
and the establishment, strengthening, and empowering of the necessary institutions and organs
supportive of the CM operations such as the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) and the East
African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
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The EAC is in the early stages of implementing the CM Protocol. Substantial progress has been
made in the implementation of CM Protocol commitments in Rwanda, including the free
movement of goods, the free movement of persons and labour, the rights of establishment and
residence, and the free movement of capital. Further information and data is required to assess
the progress of the implementation of the free movement of services.
The Free Movement of Goods guarantees that trade is facilitated among Partner States. The
EAC CU Protocol already provides for the free movement of goods within the region. The EAC
CM Protocol merely expands the legal framework of the CU by including additional instruments
to govern the free movement of goods. Therefore, the implementation progress of the free
movement of goods, below, refers to the implementation of the commitments made under the CU
Protocol.
The Free Movement of Persons and Labour ensures non-discrimination of the citizens of the
other Partner States based on their nationalities. To facilitate the implementation of this freedom,
Partner States shall affect reciprocal opening of border posts, keep the posts opened and manned
twenty-four hours, and establish a common standard system of issuing national identification
documents to their nationals. The Partner States shall also, in accordance with their national
laws, guarantee the protection of the citizens of other Partner States while in their territories. The
free movement of persons shall not exempt a national from a Partner State who commits a crime
in another Partner State from persecution or extradition.
The CM Protocol provides for workers from any Partner State to accept employment within any
other Partner State. A worker will have the right to social security benefits and can be
accompanied by a spouse and child. Employment in the public service is excluded unless
permitted by the Partner State.
Free Movement of Services guarantees service providers to supply their products to consumers
in Partner States and must be given equal treatment to domestic suppliers in those markets.
Under the EAC CM there may no longer be limitations on foreign equity, on the total number of
service suppliers in a sector, or the type of legal entity or joint venture that can be established by
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foreigners. The free movement of services should improve communications, which is crosscutting, and issues should be sharing of electrical power.
The Free Movement of Capital guarantees the removal of restrictions on capital movement for
EAC residents; nationality, residence, and place of investment capital discrimination; and
removal of restrictions on payments related to capital movement or current payments. Where the
free movement of capital creates disturbances in the financial market, balance of payment
difficulties, or if another Partner State intervenes in the foreign exchange market in such a way
that distorts the conditions of competitions, then a Partner State can impose safeguards.
The Right of Establishment entitles a national of a Partner State to take up and pursue
economic activities as a self-employed person and set up and manage economic undertaking in
the territory of another Partner State.
The Right of Residence guaranteed to citizens of other Partner States who have been admitted
in their territories either as a worker or to establish a business, as well as their spouse, child, and
dependant.
Monetary union
Monetary union is when two or more states agree on a single currency for their daily transactions
within the Common Market. The Establishment of the East African Monetary Union Protocol
and ten-year roadmap leading to the full EAC Monetary Union were was approved and signed by
the 15th Ordinary Summit of Heads of States of EAC that took place on 30 th November 2013 in
Kampala-Uganda. The objective of the Monetary Union shall be to promote and maintain
monetary and financial stability aimed at facilitating economic integration to attain sustainable
growth and development of the Community (Article 3 of EAMU Protocol). The Protocol
provides for establishment of the following necessary institutions to support Monetary Union:
o The East African Monetary Institute;
o The East African Statistics Bureau to be Responsible for statistics;
o The East African Surveillance, Compliance and Enforcement Commission to be
Responsible for Surveillance, Compliance and Enforcement;
o The East African Financial Commission to be Responsible for Financial Services.
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The EAC monetary union protocol is a ten years roadmap signed by the EAC Heads of State on
30th November, 2013 in Kampala, Uganda leading to the full EAC monetary union where EAC
will be using single currency by 2024.
EAC political federation
The EAC partner states are undertaking national consultations to collect views from relevant
stake holders on the draft model structure, Roadmap and action plan on political federation. The
model structure was considered in April 2014 by both EAC head council of Minister and Summit
of Heads of state.
3.4 .The institutions of the community

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) in Kenya.
The East Africa Development Bank (EADB) in Uganda.
The university council for East Africa (UCEA) in Uganda.
East Africa Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA); - in
Kampala
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO); - In Uganda
The East Africa Health Research Commission- Burundi
3.4.1. Other institutions to be established

The East Africa science and technology commission (EASTECO) - Rwanda.
The Eat Africa Kiswahili commission to be hosted by Burundi.
East African culture and sports commission.
3.5. Key Benefits and opportunities for Rwanda from EAC integration
The following are some benefits for Rwanda from EAC integration:
-
Rwandans are able to move freely from one Partner State to another with minimal
identification documents with the opportunity to work anywhere in the region. For
example, under Northern Corridor Integration Projects, from Jan 2014 June 2015,
1,311,827 Rwandans used ID/students cards to travel (departure) to Kenya and Uganda.
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Rwanda has attracted an estimated USD 100 million worth of investment from companies
in the Partner States of EAC which have expanded into the country seven years after it
joined the block.

Rwanda increased trade with other EAC Partner States due to the establishment of One
Stop Border Post as a trade facilitation, under which customs and immigration officials
from both countries operate in the same building, something that ease clearing of goods
and travel documents for those entering any of the two countries, hence this reduces the
hours spent by traders and transporters at Border. Not only that but also by eliminating a
significant number of NTBs has reduced significantly the cost and time of Transport from
Dar Es Salam and Mombasa to Kigali. Transit time reduced from 21 to 5 days from
Mombasa to Kigali; cost reduced from US $5,200 in 2013 to US $4,200 in 2014;
Harmonization of Rwanda and Tanzania road tolls to $152 from $500 reducing transit
costs for Rwandan traders.

Rwanda as land locked will benefit in reduced imports cost and increased export
potential.
EAC integration has reduced cost of doing business in transport to 40% through
implementation of Single customs Territory along Northern and Central corridors.

Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda now have a single joint visa in a bid to boost tourism
revenues and other business links. The tourist cross-border visa between Kenya, Rwanda
and Uganda was launched on January 1, 2014 and costs currently USD $100. Single
Tourism Visa allows Rwanda to attract more tourists from the region; leverage MICE
opportunities. 3,932 East African Tourist Visas were issued by Rwanda from January
2014 to June 2015.

One Area Network (voice, data and mobile money) is facilitating increased
communication, transactions, and ease of doing business across in the Northern Corridor
area.
3.6. Key challenges for EAC integration

Bureaucracy in implementation of Regional Commitments by some Partner States and
lack of enforcement mechanisms;
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EAC Partner States have made a good progress in elimination on a number of NTBs.
However, some NTBs are still hindering trade and the realization of benefits from EAC
integration.
Lack of sufficient funding to implement regional projects and programs;
Sovereignty of Partner States is still hindering some aspects of region integration; and
3.7. Way forward

Continued awareness increasing for the Private Sector and Civil Society and Community
is people centered and Private Sector;
Continuous engagement and advocacy with Government Agencies and Partner States for
the complete elimination of the NTBs; and
Good governance among all EAC Partner States
Putting in place an EAC enforcement mechanism to speed up the implementation of
Regional Commitment by Partner States;
The EAC to find a way of raising funds to fast truck the implementation of projects and
programs; and
Very active Private Sector and Civil Society participation in EAC integration agenda.
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CHAPTER FOUR: KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE INTERNSHIP
4.1. Introduction
During this industrial training that took Four weeks, the intern observed and learnt many things
that completed the academic courses studied in class. The internship has been very helpful to the
intern. He needed to have more skills on Regional integration on field to be familiar with
practical knowledge. MINEAC facilitated the intern to be familiar with the East African
Community affairs; this helped the intern to have more skills on regional integration process and
coordination of EAC Activities.
4.2. Performance
In this connection, the internship has been an opportunity for me to achieve my intentions. The
intern was enabled to understand the core mandate of the Ministry which is the coordination of
activities pertaining to Rwandas commitments to the EAC. How the Ministry works closely
with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across national government.
The internee understood how the EAC Integration is being mainstreamed into Economic
Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS I).During the period of the internship,
The intern managed to understand the challenges and benefits of East African integration for
Rwanda, the level of the implementation of Customs Union and Common Market Protocols.
I learned a lot from the different interns that I have been working with during my internship.
Each intern had a different educational background and that made it interesting for me. By
working with them I got to learn from them and become aware educational background.
Improving my communication skills was also critical. At the beginning of my internship, I
realized that I didnt communicate often. This was because I was at the time I was a bit insecure
to express myself. A few weeks in my internship I improved this by communicating more with
MINEAC staffs that I have worked with and talking to them about all kind different matters
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4.3. The gaps between knowledge acquired in classroom and field realities
This intern achieved the academic program as required University of Rwanda in linking
theoretical knowledge acquired in class to the practical part on the ground. The lessons that much
fitted with this internship were: Regional Integration, Peace and security matters, Economic
Planning and Seminar on Management and Macroeconomics. It was observed that practical
skills are more important and inked to the knowledge acquired by Students in class.
4.4. Collaboration
Furthermore, the intern socialized with other staff members both within MINEAC and those
from various institutions when they meet at the venues of meetings.
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CHAPTER FIVE: SWOT ANALYSIS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1. INTRODUCTION
SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT matrix) is
an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and is a
structured planning method that evaluates those four elements of an institution. Identification of
SWOTs is important because they can inform later steps in planning to achieve the objective.
5.1.1. Table 2: MINEAC SWOT Analysis

SWOT analysis is a structured planning approach used to evaluate and examine the strengths,
weakness, opportunities, and threats of the Ministry (see the table below). SWOT analysis can be
carried out for a product, place, industry, or even for a person. It involves the ultimate goal of the
Ministry, meaning it is very effective way of identifying the internal and external factors that are
favorable and unfavorable to achieve that goal. Carrying out an analysis using the SWOT
framework will help MINEAC to find mechanisms that can be taken to collect the weaknesses,
and also to maintain and improve strength.
Strengths
- Fairness
of
staffs
Weaknesses
being
- Lack
and
approachable and hardworking;

High standard of Customer care and
pleasant service;
Improved
communication
(internal or external);
National
Policy
for
Integration
established
of
incentive
structure
to
encourage efficiency and productivity;

Limited ownership of the Regional
Integration process by implementing
either
Regional
activities remains limited especially in
Institutional
Framework for coordination;

Sector Working Groups (SWG) have
MDAs;
Level of public awareness on EAC
rural areas .
High turnover of the staff.
formally been established through this

-
institutional framework;
The Ministry is operating
in
supportive political environment with

strong
political
will
across
the
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Government of Rwanda;
The multi-disciplinary
nature
of
MINEAC is a great resource in the

undertaking of its activities given the
crosssectional nature of integration
-
issues;
Within the Ministry, the staff members
are
mature,
qualified,
committed,
motivated and open to new ideas; and

Work environment fully resourced &
all working tools & infrastructures in
place.
The use of installed Video Conference
facilities
Opportunities
Threats
- In relation to the EAC institutions, the
- Again looking more broadly across the
Ministry has an opportunity to use the
region, there are significant variances
Sectorial Policies and Strategies as well
in
as the best practices from other
infrastructure,
Ministries of EAC.
Ministry capacity
funds, laws and policies, underlined by
developed
can
through
be
further
exposure
and
everything
from
economic
levels
of
strength,
different agenda.
Putting together the issues raised in the
increased interactions with stakeholders
economic analysis, the MINEAC self-
from other Partner States through
assessment, the stakeholder analysis
regular meetings/negotiations. Finally,
and other sources, the following issues
the ongoing initiative to enhance
and potential solutions have been
cooperation
Regional
identified as vital to the successful
such
implementation of the strategic plan of
Integration
with
other
Communities
as
SADC has real potential to benefit the

-
citizens of Rwanda.
Regional Integration as a Cross Cutting
Issue in EDPRS II
The citizens and business community
the Ministry.
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are
increasingly
supportive
-
matters.
Vision
of
aware
regional
2020:
and
thus
integration
Regional
and
International Economic Integration as

6th pillar of Vision 2020 (Regional
Integration
-
indicator
included
revised Vision 2020).

Within the government
there
in
are
structures and systems to assist the

Ministry to deliver, supported by
relatively
strong
enforcement
of
national policies and strategies.
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5.2. Conclusion
Internship is an important occasion for students to practice working in areas of their studies as it
enables them acquire practical knowledge by applying theoretical knowledge acquired from
class. But, this essential period has some challenges hindering its good realization. Those
challenges are embedded within these recommendations, which suggest ways for improvement
for better procedure of forth coming internship.
The internship was about Four weeks as it started from 5 th July up to 5th August 2016. This
internship report has covered the role of internship in offering hands-on training to students in
areas of their studies. It has given a description of the host institution to help readers understand
its nature and the environment under which it operates. Here, elements such as, historical
background, objective, vision and mission of MINEAC have been identified.
The activities that the intern has carried out have been expressed within this report to show what
the training he got is like.
The report has presented the challenges within the internship procedure and the
recommendations towards the change for the better in upcoming internships.
Therefore, institutions and universities are competing to provide quality students with necessary
skills, therefore a need for our university to strengthen the internship by explaining to students in
lower classes the benefits of internship so that they can know what is happening on the field by
establishment of career guidance.
More training are necessary for the students, the university should organize and participate in the
professional workshops or general trainings in all faculties.
5.3. Recommendations and challenges met during internship

5.3.1. Challenges met during internship
All of the intended objectives of this practical training were successfully realized.
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However, some of obstacles during this period were faced as mentioned below;
During the period of four (4) weeks, the trainee encountered the following problems;
The abrupt and short period of four (4) weeks that was stipulated for the internship
training was quite very limiting, as the trainee could not exhaust all the necessary
information. It was very impossible for a trainee to cover all that he has studied in class.
This is because theory learnt in four years is very much compared to four (4) weeks of
institutional training which is carried out in only one department..
Financial constraint is the major barrier encountered while conducting the internship. It
was not easy for the trainee due to daily transport costs and meal costs.
However, to the best of the trainee knowledge and capacity, and to insure the work is
successfully conducted, all the best was done to remove the above barriers or at least minimize
them
5.3.2. Recommendations to the University of Rwanda Huye Campus
Some students had difficulties in accessing internship because the institutions, they
wanted to get trained in, were not able to host them due to the number of seating place
available.
Therefore, University of Rwanda (Huye campus) should collaborate with various
institutions to deal with internship so that students go into those institutions on consent or
recognition of these Institutions.
University of Rwanda (Huye campus) should organize the program of supervising their
students during the internship period so that each and every student is visited at the field
Due to the fact that the time provided for internship was too short the intern was unable
to get involved in all fields or departments of the organizations sufficiently and therefore
lacked some practical skills. The university should extend the internship period to
enhance students skills, and be sure that the time have been provided to a student is
sufficient
The students need the amount of money that should help them to survive. The students do
not get amount of money to facilitate them doing internship successfully. So, this is a
serious challenge to students to carry out the internship more effectively.
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5.3.3. Recommendations to the host institution

I would like to recommend MINEAC to organize some of the external internship trip to
understand more about the integration activities. For example, it would be helpful if an
intern gets chance to visit One Stop Border Posts.
MINEAC should increase the number of staff to coordinate better the EAC activities in
area of peace and security because during the internship, it was observed that some
issues related to peace and security lacked a staff in that field .
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References
EAC (1999), Treaty on the establishment of the EAC. Arusha, Tanzania.
EAC (2004). Protocol on the establishment of the EAC Customs Union. Arusha, Tanzania.
EAC (2009). Protocol on the establishment of the EAC Common Market. Arusha, Tanzania.
Electronic sources
http://eac.int accessed on July 2016
http://www.mineac.gov.rw accessed on August 2016
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2015-2016

Date: 5th / August/ 2016

Signature and Stamp: Date //...

I dedicate this report:

Happiness, success and safety are to the entire humanity evermore!

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

: East African Community

: Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy

: Economic Affairs Unit

: Financial Sector Development and Regionalization Project

: Joint Sector Review

: Ministries, Department, and Agencies

: National Monitoring Committee

: Sectoral Council for Trade Industry Finance and Investment

: Sector Working Group

: Tree partite Free Trade Area

: World Trade Organization

: Ministry of East African Community

: Ministry of Trade and Industry

: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

: Common External Tariff

: Transport, Communication and Meteorology

: East African Legislative Assembly

: East African Monetary Union

1.3 Methodology...........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.4.3. Core functions..................................................................................................................................8

3.4.1. Other institutions to be established..............................................................................................24

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.2 Objectives of the of internship

1.2.2 Specific objectives of the internship

1.2.3 Significance of the internship

the working environment of internship.

Bachelor s Degree in political science from the university of Rwanda

1.3.4 Documentary review

1.4 Structure of internship report

CHAPTER TWO: PRESENTATION OF THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN

2.1 Historical background of EAC integration

Development Strategy (1997-2000).

2.2. Background of the Ministry of East African Community

2.3. Location of the Ministry

2.4. Vision, Mission & Core Functions of the Ministry

2.4.3. Core functions

Ministry of East African community

4. Monitor the implementation

5. Facilitate and coordinate

6. Enhance capacity of the

2.5. Strategic Objectives of the MINEAC

To deliver its mission, the Ministry identified four strategic objectives:

Coordinate and support implementation of Rwandas EAC integration commitments;

Increase the awareness and understanding of EAC integration in Rwanda;

other stakeholders, coordination is crucial. An institutional framework for engagement with

2.6. Organizational Structure

2.6.1. Role and responsibilities of Social & Governance Affairs Unit

Ministry of East African community

1. To do research, data analysis, report writing and other technical activities in a

2.6.2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Ministry of East African community

Ministry of East African community

Ministry of East African community

CHAPTER THREE: PERIODICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNSHIP IN

3.2. Internship activities carried out

Activities carried out Purpose