RDB Annual Report highlights strong economic performance and strategic progress in 2024

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has released its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by significant economic progress, resilience, and strategic growth across key sectors. From record-breaking investment inflows to increased... Read more »

RDB CEO received Chairperson of Chery International Group 

RDB (Rwanda Development Board) CEO Jean-Guy K. Afrika welcomed Mr. Xu Hui, Chairperson of Chery International, a Chinese automotive and technology group, along with his delegation at the end of their two-day... Read more »

Rwanda, Turkey explore collaborations in tourism and trade

Earlier today, RDB received a delegation from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), led by Vice President Mr. Rahman Nurdun and Aslan Alper Yüksel, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to... Read more »

President Kagame names Jean-Guy Afrika new RDB CEO

Jean-Guy Afrika is the new RDB boss  Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has appointed Jean-Guy Afrika as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Jean-Guy Afrika replaces Francis Gatare who... Read more »

RDB Deputy CEO in Azerbaijan for a working visit 

A delegation of Rwanda Government officials, led by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) Deputy CEO Juliana Kangeli Muganza, is in Baku, Azerbaijan, this week to explore opportunities for collaboration in public service delivery,... Read more »

Rwanda partners with Bio Usawa to make affordable treatments for eye diseases

Bio Usawa (BUI) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have partnered to establish Rwanda’s first manufacturing plant for affordable treatments for serious eye diseases like Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO). DMO occurs when... Read more »

RDB Deputy CEO Mukazayire received the outgoing UNECA regional Director

RDB (Rwanda Development Board) Deputy CEO Nelly Mukazayire received Mama Keita, the outgoing Director for Eastern Africa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), for a farewell visit as she... Read more »

Rwanda to host Ironman Triathlon race for the third time

Rwanda is set to host the third edition of Ironman Triathlon race next month in Rubavu district for the third time since the game’s was first hosted in the country. The 2024... Read more »

RDB, RCB, RHA staff paid respects to victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi

Today, RDB(Rwanda Development Board), together with Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) and Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) staff paid respects to the over 26,500 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi laid to... Read more »

RDB, ARIPO partner to promote intellectual property for SMEs

Today, RDB (Rwanda Development Board) together with ARIPO(African Regional Intellectual Property Organization) kicked off a 3-day workshop for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to promote intellectual property protection and technology transfer. The... Read more »