This Law governs organisation and functioning of international non-governmental organizations which have general interest activities in Rwanda.
For the purpose of this Law, an international non-governmental organisation is an organisation that was established in accordance with foreign laws and the objective of which is related to public interests.
Without prejudice to other laws, international non-governmental organisations shall enjoy managerial, financial and administrative autonomy.
The Government of Rwanda and international non-governmental organisations shall engage in partnership for development.