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Rwanda Risk Management Template

A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation tailored for Rwandan organisations. Covers the Rwanda Corporate Governance Code, Law N°058/2021 on Data Protection and Privacy, National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) prudential guidelines, Capital Market Authority (CMA) governance requirements, and ISO 31000 risk management.

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What's Included

framework

Regulatory Framework Mapping

Comprehensive mapping of Rwanda's regulatory requirements including the Corporate Governance Code, Data Protection Law 2021, BNR, and CMA guidelines

matrix

Risk Assessment Matrices

Pre-configured risk assessment matrices aligned with BNR risk-based supervision and international best practices

process

Compliance Checklists

Detailed checklists for data protection, corporate governance, and financial sector compliance obligations

dashboard

Board Reporting Templates

Templates for presenting risk posture and compliance status to boards and governance committees

Slide Contents

24 professionally designed slides for Rwanda risk management

1

Title Slide

Rwanda Risk Management presentation cover

2

Agenda

Overview of topics and discussion points

3

Rwanda Regulatory Landscape

Overview of Rwanda's governance and compliance environment

4

Corporate Governance Code Overview

Introduction to the Rwanda Corporate Governance Code for state-owned and private companies

5

Governance Principles

Key governance principles and board responsibilities under the Code

6

Data Protection Law 2021 Overview

Introduction to Law N°058/2021 on Data Protection and Privacy

7

NCSA Requirements

National Cyber Security Authority supervisory requirements and obligations

8

Data Protection Checklist

Compliance checklist for data processing, DPO appointment, and breach notification

9

BNR Prudential Guidelines

National Bank of Rwanda prudential guidelines for financial institutions

10

BNR Risk-Based Supervision

BNR risk-based supervision framework and SREP requirements

11

CMA Capital Market Governance

Capital Market Authority corporate governance requirements for listed companies

12

Rwanda Stock Exchange Requirements

RSE listing and governance disclosure obligations

13

Risk Assessment Matrix

Rwanda-specific likelihood and impact evaluation framework

14

Risk Categories for Rwanda

Classification of risks relevant to Rwandan organisations

15

Inherent vs Residual Risk

Framework for assessing risk before and after controls

16

Control Effectiveness Assessment

Methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of risk controls

17

Risk Heat Map

Visual risk heat map for board and management reporting

18

Board Risk Report Template

Structured template for board-level risk reporting

19

Compliance Obligation Register

Register of regulatory obligations and compliance status

20

Risk Appetite Statement

Template for defining and communicating organisational risk appetite

21

Combined Assurance Model

Three lines of defence model for Rwandan organisations

22

Action Plan & Remediation

Risk treatment and remediation action planning

23

Implementation Timeline

Phased roadmap for risk management implementation

24

Summary & Next Steps

Key takeaways and recommended actions

Best Used For

Ideal scenarios for this template

Corporate Governance Compliance

Implement Rwanda Corporate Governance Code requirements across state-owned companies and private sector entities

Data Protection Compliance

Achieve and demonstrate compliance with Law N°058/2021 and National Cyber Security Authority requirements

Banking Sector Risk

Meet BNR prudential guidelines and risk-based supervision framework requirements for banks and financial institutions

Capital Market Governance

Comply with CMA apply-and-explain governance code for companies listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

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About the Authors

Phumi Mhlongo

Co-Founder & ERM Practitioner

An enterprise risk management practitioner with experience across healthcare, public sector, and regulated environments. Phumi focuses on translating ERM frameworks into practical, decision-relevant processes.

Nozipho Memela

Co-Founder & ERM Practitioner

Specialises in enterprise risk management through risk assessments, data analysis, and mitigation planning. Contributes to compliance oversight, risk reporting, and monitoring of key risk indicators.