About EMESP Rwanda

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Founded in 2019, EMESP Rwanda Ltd is a trusted partner in health systems consulting. Our work spans policy development, feasibility studies, financing strategies, and institutional strengthening. We collaborate with national and international partners including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, UNFPA, GTZ, CTB, RAMA/RSSB, and MEMISA-CORDAID, Diocese of Ruhengeri, Care International and ACORD Rwanda.

Legal Standing:

  • Company Name: EMESP Rwanda Ltd
  • Registration Authority: Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
  • Registration Number: 108687624
  • Date of Incorporation: 12 March 2019
  • Registered Office: Kicukiro, Kigali City, Rwanda

Mission

EMESP Ltd exists to advance ethical, evidence-based policy through rigorous research, strategic consulting, and intellectual stewardship.

We specialize in health systems management, health economics, public health, and social protection, empowering governments, institutions, and scholars to design sustainable solutions for equitable development.

Vision

Vision 2050 Fiscal Scenarios for UHC
Developed by Mr. Medard Nyandekwe, this framework offers a four-tiered modeling approach to long-term health financing in Rwanda. It aligns with the country’s Vision 2050 development agenda and SDG 3.8 targets.

Founder’s Profile

About the Founder — Médard Nyandekwe

Médard Nyandekwe is the Founder, Managing Director, and Lead Investigator of EMESP Rwanda Ltd. A PhD Candidate in Health Policy, Economics & Management at the University of Rwanda, he brings over 45 years of experience in hospital management and/or administration (1980), health economics (1990), management consultancy (2000), health policy development (2004), public health (2001), health policy (2004), academic teaching (1996), research (2010).

Academic Background:

  • PhD Candidate, University of Rwanda part time Program (2014–2025)
  • Master in Public Health, National University of Rwanda (2006–2008)
  • Special License in Hospital & Medico-Social Sciences, Free University of Brussels (1979–1981)
  • Diploma in Health Policy & Management, Free University of Brussels (1977–1978)
  • Bachelor of General Nursing, National University of Rwanda (1974–1977)

Languages:

  • French: Excellent
  • English: Good
  • Kinyarwanda: Excellent

Key Qualifications:

  • 45 years of health system management and hospital administration
  • Consultant in public health and health economics expert since 1990
  • Advisor to Rwanda’s Ministry of Health on national health policies and financing strategies since 2004
  • Lead investigator for feasibility studies on CBHI and MMI since 2003/2004
  • Extensive experience in technical management of medical establishments since 1981

Career Highlights:

  • EMESP Ltd (2005–Present): Managing Director & Senior Health Consultant
  • Ministry of Health (2002–2005): Consultant in Health Economics
  • Department of Defence (2003–2014): Consultant on Military Medical Insurance
  • World Bank & MINECOFIN (2005): Consultant for HSSP I and rural health labour market strategy
  • UNICEF/WHO (1989–1992): Team Leader for Bamako Initiative (PASSP)
  • King Faisal Hospital (1990–1991): Technical 1990Adviser
  • CHUK (1982–1989): Chief Accountant & Administrator
  • COSPHAM Pharmacy (1992–1998): Founder & Managing Director
  • National University of Rwanda (1996–2005): Guest Speaker & Mentor
  • MEMISA-CORDAID (1999–2001): Technical Advisor
  • Diocese of Ruhengeri (2001): Technical Adviser