The NBR Podcast
Episodes
Behind the numbers: Meet the experts ensuring Rwanda’s economic and financial stability
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we sit down with Joy Irankunda, Manager of the Monetary Policy Analysis Division, and Sheilla Rukundo, Manager of the Financial ...
Strengthening Systems: ICTD’s critical role at the NBR
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Bertrand Ndengeyingoma, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at the National Bank of Rwanda, explains how technology is reshap...
Unpacking Monetary Policy and Financial Stability: How They Affect Rwanda’s Economy and Your Daily Life
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Kalisa Mihigo Thierry, Chief Economist of the Monetary Policy and Research Directorate, and Murezi Ferdinand, Director of the Fin...
Your Pension Journey: Insights from the NBR and RSSB
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Faith Batamuliza, Director of the Insurance and Pension Supervision department at the National Bank of Rwanda, and Dr. Regis Hitimana...
Breaking Down Bank Supervison: How it works and why it matters
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Rudasingwa, an Inspector in the Bank Supervision department, explains more about how bank supervison is conducted and it’s cr...
NBR’s Inflation Forecasting: What you need to know
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation shapes prices and Savings.In this episode, Prof. Kasai Ndahiriwe, Director of the Monetary Policy Department explains the tools and decision...
#AccelerateAction: Women in Statistics
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we #AccelerateAction? How can more women take deliberate steps to join this important field? In this episode, Annie Uwimana, Principal Statist...
The Evolving Role of Central Banks in Addressing Climate Change
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Bank of Rwanda Monetary Policy Challenge: What You Need to Know
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Change: The Role of NBR in Rwanda’s Evolving Payment Systems
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s driving the change in payment systems today? What regulations are shaping the future of transactions? In this episode, Christian Kajeneri, Di...
Rwanda's Path to Embracing Digital Currency.
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode, we delved into what a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is, why the National Bank of Rwanda is considering one, and more. ...
What You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies(CBDC)
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? Why is the National Bank of Rwanda considering a CBDC? Do we even need a CBDC? In this episode, Kimeny...
Inside the Leadership and Organizational Culture at the National Bank of Rwanda
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Labor Day, Executive Director of Human Resources and Administration at the National Bank of Rwanda, Frances Ihogoza discuss...
#InspireInclusion: Women in Cybersecurity
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can organizations #InspireInclusion? What strategies are effective in promoting inclusion within fields such as cybersecurity, where gender dispar...
Demystifying Insurance and Understanding Its Role In the Development of Rwanda.
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is insurance? Who is it meant for? And what are the stakes when the population lacks insurance against financial losses? In this episode, Emmy Ru...
What Financial Consumer Protection Means For You.
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is consumer protection? What are your rights and obligations as a financial services consumer? How does NBR safeguard financial services consumer...
Addressing Climate Change to Ensure Price Stability and a Sound Financial System.
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does climate change affect price stability and a sound financial system? How can NBR address climate change? What is the role of NBR as a central ...
What You Need to Know about Saving
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are savings? When should you start saving? Why should you prioritize saving at any income level? How do we break the silence about money and savi...
What is the National Bank of Rwanda Sandbox?
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Ingrid Cyuzuzo, the Manager Financial Inclusion and Development on the NBR Sandbox.
Understanding Treasury Bonds.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Jean Marie Rugambwa, the Manager of Domestic Market Analysis and Development at the National Bank of Rwanda, about treasu...
Rwanda's Monetary Policy Decision: Central Bank Rate increased to 7%
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the National Bank of Rwanda podcast, we speak to the Chief Economist of NBR, Dr. Thierry Kalisa on the decision to increase th...