| Stated Role |
There are 7 political parties represented on the Governement of Rwanda or the Government of National Unity of the Republic of Rwanda. <P>All regions, ethnic groups and religions are represented in the Government of National Unity. Women are also represented at cabinet level, in parliament, in the civil service and in local and regional government,<P>The executive arm of the government is headed by the President. The President is the Head of the 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 Government of National Unity.<P>Governemnt departments or ministries are headed by Ministries. Some ministries also have Ministers of State, who are junior Ministers. The ministers are staffed by civil servants who are the mian instuments for implementing governemnt policy.<P> |