Investing in Rwanda – The Dutch Experience
“Kigali is growing so fast, we cannot keep up.”
The Rwandan government’s visionary approach and ambitious development goals have created a favorable environment for businesses, with the private sector playing a pivotal role in the nation’s development strategy.
The Dutch business community in Rwanda has a positive outlook on the country’s investment climate and expects to grow with a diversifying portfolio ranging from agriculture to energy and IT, the Dutch
Why Dutch companies choose Rwanda as an investment destination?
There are so many reasons investors chose Rwanda, but Rwanda’s strong economic growth, coupled with the government’s emphasis on private sector-led development, has attracted Dutch companies. The Rwandan government has established many initiatives to foster a conducive and enabling environment for businesses.
Identified business-related Challenges for Dutch investors
Despite the positive outlook, the Dutch business community in Rwanda faces challenges such as awareness about aftercare services at Rwanda development Board (RDB), financial risks posed by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), environmental policies, foreign business operations, company closure procedures, and knowledge transfers are identified. Addressing these issues will improve business climate for sustainable growth.
For further details on the recommendations given by the Dutch investors in Rwanda download the report and if you want to invest in Rwanda please reach out to TRAIDE Rwanda at rwanda@traide.org.
