STRUCTURE
There are six political parties represented in the Government of
National Unity of the Republic of Rwanda. They are: Rwandese Patriotic
Front (RPF), Rwanda Democratic Movement (MDR), the Social Democratic
Party PSD), Liberal Party (PL), the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) and
the Islamic Democratic Party (PDI). All regons, ethnic groups and religions
are represented in the national unity government. Women are also
represented at cabinet level, in parliament, the civil service and in local and
regional government.
The executive arm of government is headed by the President. The
President is the Head of State. He also heads the cabinet. The cabinet is the
body of ministers responsible for the conduct of national affairs. ministers
are appointed by the President upon consultation with leaders of political
parties in the national unity goverment.
Government departments or ministries are headed by Ministers. Some
ministries also have Ministers of State, who are junior Ministers. The
ministries are staffed by civil servants who are the main instrument for
implementing government policy. The government of national unity will
administer the affairs of the State in the interim until a new constitution has
been writen and parliamentary and presidential elections are held.
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