Sectors Represented

1. Financial Institutions

Rwanda’s financial sector has seen a 20% growth in the last five years driven by GoR enforcement of international banking standards, implementation of the “Financial Sector Development Program and policies, strategies and incentives in place to develop capital markets. Today, the financial sector in Rwanda is offering products best suited for Rwandans in Rwanda and the Diaspora. Various institutions will showcase competitive mortgage rates available for the diaspora and financing opportunities available for projects.

2. Real estate and Construction (Mortgage)

A recent study on Kigali housing market carried out by Kigali City Council showed that the city needs at least 30,000 (thirty thousand) household units each year for the next ten (10) years. The real estate and construction sector is a vibrant and a major contributor of tax
revenue in Rwanda. At the moment the construction in Rwanda is facing a major boom as
a number of prospective investors are attracted by good security in the country that has
been held for long.

3. Agro-processing

Agriculture in Rwanda is a national priority and the main productive activity for the majority of Rwandan households employing 88.6% of the working population; Second after services, agriculture contributes 33% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

4. ICT and Telecommunications

Investment in ICT and infrastructure figures prominently in GoR’s investment plans. Laying of 2700km of the fibre optic has paved the way for more private companies to set up shop in Rwanda; from software development startup firms, to content developers and other ICT firms that will drive Rwanda’s economy from agrarian based to knowledge based. The ICT Park, an infrastructure of over 60 ha will see ICT anchor firms set up shop in Rwanda.