In an unprecedented event, the first blockchain school in Rwanda is scheduled to open in 2020 by the ABI.
The school will offer five new courses designed specifically for programmers, policy makers and professionals in the country.
Mr. Kayode Babarinde, CEO of ABI Institute, revealed that the school offers five courses:
Blockchain Basics certification course.
Blockchain course for lawyers.
Blockchain developers course.
Blockchain course for influencers.
Enterprise blockchain session.
Mr. “Babarinde” revealed that ABI did the basic work of the training course in Rwanda by conducting an experiment for a blockchain school in Ghana, where she taught a blockchain certification course that teaches the basics of technology.
Before conducting the experiment in Ghana, the five main subjects to be taught were identified.
To be updated later on the basis of the feedback and experiences of the targeted students in these courses.
“Babarinde” stated that the help and coordination of the DLT Blockchain Association in Rwanda, and the President of the Association “Norbert Hagoma” were major factors in the decision to establish the school in Rwanda.
In addition, the local environment was very favorable in investing in new technologies, as “Babarinde” stated the following:
Every technology company is looking for an enabling environment to serve the continent.
This means supportive policies, resource management, and a market vision. All this makes Rwanda stand out in Africa.
While encouraging companies to develop blockchain-based solutions locally, Babarinde suggested that companies be more open and cooperate with relevant blockchain related companies, if necessary.
With the continued development of blockchain technology at a rapid pace, and with strong support from international partners, Babarinde said global cooperation is necessary to ensure technology is adopted throughout Africa.
In addition to education, ABI is responsible for making timely recommendations to create a robust regulatory framework for blockchain and cryptocurrencies in Africa, in constructive collaboration with the DLT Blockchain Association.
“Babarinde” believes that a strong regulatory framework is necessary to curb crypto-related fraud and “unwanted activities” in East Africa.
Earlier in December, a joint statement was issued warning the public against fraudulent use of cryptocurrencies by blockchain societies in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya.
Earlier this year, the President of Uganda chaired the 2019 Blockchain Africa Conference, in which he highlighted the sectors of agriculture, services, manufacturing, processing, and information and communication technology as key economic sectors with greater opportunities to benefit from the adoption of blockchain technologies.