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Background

The Institute of Procurement Professionals of Rwanda (IPPR) was originally established in 2016 under Law No. 011/2016 of 02/05/2016, with the core purpose of promoting procurement professionalism and best practices in Rwanda. Its mandate was further strengthened under the Law No. 017/2025 of 27/06/2025, which formally recognizes IPPR as the national professional body entrusted with advancing procurement excellence across the country.

As a key institution contributing to Rwanda’s transformation into a knowledge-based and service-driven economy, IPPR is dedicated to enhancing the quality, integrity, and transparency of procurement processes nationwide. The Institute works tirelessly to ensure that procurement in Rwanda is conducted with the highest standards of diligence, guided by professional ethics and internationally accepted best practice

  • Our Mandate

    IPPR exists to elevate and regulate the procurement profession in Rwanda.
    We provide leadership, set standards, and support procurement practitioners in both public and private sectors.

    Our Key Objectives

    1. Promote the Procurement Profession

    Creating awareness and appreciation of procurement across all levels of society.

    2. Regulate and Guide Practitioners

    Ensuring ethical conduct, compliance with the code of conduct, and alignment with global best practices.

    3. Strengthen Capacity and Competence

    Building professional skills and enhancing career competitiveness locally, regionally, and internationally.

    Our Commitment to Rwanda

    IPPR is committed to building a community of ethical, skilled, and forward-thinking procurement professionals who contribute meaningfully to national development.
    Through continuous training, regulation, research, and advocacy, we ensure that procurement in Rwanda remains transparent, accountable, and efficient.

    Join Our Professional Community

    Be part of a growing network of procurement professionals dedicated to excellence and integrity.
    Stay connected, stay compliant, and elevate your career with IPPR.

Our Mission

The overall mission of APPR is to coordinate, monitor and promote procurement professionals in Rwanda, through improving and maintaining the standards of ethics of procurement professionals, facilitate transfer of procurement knowledge to professionals and other stakeholder as well as protecting and safe guarding the procurement profession.

Our vision

Become a center of excellence and best practices in advancing and promoting procurement profession in Rwanda.

High Council

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FRED Bazatsinda

Chairperson of the Association of Procurement Professionals

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ODETH Mutesi

Vice Chairperson of the Association of Procurement Professionals

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SIBOMANA Celestin

Chairperson of Disciplinary and Inspection Committee.

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CHANTAL Nishimwe

Chairperson of the Evaluation and Education Committee

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