Rwanda

Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF)

Timezone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

Rwanda is located in east-central Africa, sharing its border with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of approximately 13 million, it is one of the smallest countries in Africa. The major ethnic groups are the Hutu, the Tutsi, and the Twa, and the official languages of the country are English, French, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda.

The country has a temperate climate with two rainy seasons, and due to its terrain, it is popularly referred to as “the land of thousand hills” because of its numerous mountains, hills, valleys, and wildlife. Rwanda operates a presidential republic system of government and is administratively divided into four provinces and the City of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The economy is largely agrarian, with agriculture accounting for over 60 percent of foreign exports. The country’s major sources of foreign exchange come from Tourism, Coffee, and Tea. The major challenge besetting the country is overpopulation; it is the most densely populated country in Africa. Overpopulation has created the scarcity of fertile land, which is required for agricultural purposes, giving rise to ethnic land tensions.

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Rwanda Sports Development Policy

Ministry of Sports, Rwanda

The general objective is to establish a framework that fosters the development of professional sports, mass sport and sport for all.

Rwanda • 2012 • Youth and Sports Development

Regulation Nº08 On Capital Markets (Fees), 2012

Capital Market Authority, Rwanda

These regulations are meant to guide the market players on fees that the Capital Market Authority shall be charging on different services given.

Rwanda • 2012 • Finance

Capital Markets (Takeovers) Regulations N°10, 2012

Capital Market Authority, Rwanda

The purpose of these regulations is to guide the process of takeover offers so as to create fairness and equitability. These regulations apply to the conduct of all takeover offers, whether voluntary or mandatory, made...

Rwanda • 2012 • Finance

Regulation N°05 on Capital Markets Principles, 2012

Capital Market Authority, Rwanda

These principles are established to guide the capital market practitioners so as to transact capital market business with the highest degree of professionalism.

Rwanda • 2012 • Finance

Ministerial Instructions Regulating Private Certification Bodies Offering Product And System Certification

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Justice,, Rwanda

This document contains Ministerial Instructions regulating private certification bodies offering product and system certification; Ministerial Order granting legal status to the Association «Rwanda Dental Association (RDA) » and approving its Legal Representatives; Ministerial Order granting...

Rwanda • 2012 • Democracy and Governance

National Industrial Policy

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

This policy recognizes the need to diversify the Rwandan economy into other sectors to ensure attainment of its vision 2020 goals. It highlights the current small size of the industrial sector in terms of its...

Rwanda • 2011 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

National Export Strategy (NES)

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

This strategic document overviews Rwanda’s export sector, its challenges and inherent opportunities. It has a goal to improve export growth, create jobs and revenues, contribute significantly to the economy, and increase the general living standards...

Rwanda • 2011 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Compensation for Damages Caused By Animals Law

Ministry of National Resources, Rwanda

The law determines compensation for persons damaged by animals found in national parks and protected areas, as a worker or visitor with necessary authorization. It also covers damages done by animals on the list established...

Rwanda • 2011 • Forestry and Wildlife

Law Governing Electricity in Rwanda

Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda

“The Law governs the activities of electric power production, transmission, distribution and trading, within or outside the national territory of the Republic of Rwanda. Its objectives include; liberalization and regulation of electricity sector; harmonious development...

Rwanda • 2011

Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) Establishment Law

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The law establishes the Rwanda housing authority (RHA) as a public institution with legal autonomous financial and administrative personality. It highlights its objectives, responsibilities, organization, and functioning. Its broad aim is to implement the national...

Rwanda • 2011 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources