The Rwandan Development Board (RDB) is a government agency in Rwanda that serves as the country’s principal investment promotion and facilitation agency. It is responsible for driving economic development, attracting investments, promoting exports, and facilitating tourism in Rwanda. The RDB plays a crucial role in implementing Rwanda’s development strategies and policies to achieve sustainable economic growth. The key functions of the Rwandan Development Board include: Investment Promotion: The RDB actively promotes Rwanda as an attractive investment destination both domestically and internationally. It showcases investment opportunities, provides information to potential investors, and facilitates the establishment and expansion of businesses in the country. Investment Facilitation: The RDB assists investors throughout the investment process, including business registration, obtaining permits and licenses, and accessing various government incentives and support...

From the beginning there was a clear joint vision: to transform Akagera from a depleted landscape overrun by more than 30,000 cattle into an income-generating park for the benefit of people and wildlife. Effective law enforcement and strong community engagement was the foundation for rehabilitation. After practically eliminating poaching in just five years, lions were reintroduced in 2015, followed by black rhinos in 2017 and 2019 and in 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduced to the park. Wildlife numbers have grown from less than 5,000 in 2010 to almost 12,000. Besides being a haven for wildlife, the park’s support for income-generating enterprises for local communities is growing. Today, Akagera National Park continues to provide for the 300,000 people living around its boundaries, directly benefitting from its existence. As a result of our track record in Akagera and over 10 years of successful collaboration with the RDB, in October 2020, the Government once...