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Experience the best mother nature has to offer while securing your future by investing in the 2nd fastest growing economy in Africa.
Rwanda, one of the world’s most remarkable vacation destinations, lies just south of the Equator, in the heart of Africa. In the space of a week, it is possible to experience vibrant culture, rich history, stunning scenery, diverse wildlife and landscape, warm and friendly people.
Tourists fly in their numbers to the country to hike with endangered mountain gorillas, visit towering volcanoes, and lounge by the effervescent Lake Kivu. Here are things to expect in Rwanda and a couple of to-dos.
Things to expect
Clean Cities. Rwanda is incredibly clean. Litter is rarely found on the streets. Country-wide efforts are made to promote environmental activism, programming, and awareness. The government, in order to curb landfills and promote sustainable living, banned plastic bags country-wide.
A lot of people in Rwanda speak English. Rwanda is incredibly multicultural and multilingual. Indigenes speak Kinyarwanda, French, and English spoken widely. However, English is not as common outside of larger cities.
Amazing local delicacies. Though you may find international cuisine such pizzas, decadent ice cream, fresh sushi, and warming French food. Spend some time enjoying local specialties. Brochettes (grilled meat or fish on a stick), akabenz (roasted and marinated pork), and different vegetable and potato dishes can be found across the country and, besides being very tasty, will only add to the traveling experience.
To-dos
Rwanda is not a homogeneous nation of poor, uneducated, and traumatized people in need of Western aid. The government is on the move to growing the economy to becoming the 2nd fastest growing economy in Africa (7.5% p.a. since 2007)). This is why while basking in the amazing breeze and scenery in Rwanda, explore sound investment options the country has to offer. The country is identified as
Fast growing
- a most improved nation in human development in the world
- Young and growing population (70% of population under 30)
A regional platform
- Strong African hub potential; highly connected African airline
- 2nd MICE ranking in Africa; +19 ranks in 4 years
- Growing bilingual, educated workforce (50k tertiary grad./yr)
Low risk
- 5th safest country to walk at night worldwide
- Lowest debt ratio in region & stable credit ratings
- Stable currency
IT ready
- 1st in the EAC for network readiness
- 5th in Africa
- 95% 4G LTE network coverage; 7,000km fibre
Business friendly and modern
- 2nd for doing business in Africa1
- 1st for Government transparency in Africa
- Most women in Parliament and in a gender-balanced Cabinet in the world (respectively
61% and 50%)
Visit www.visitrwanda.com and rdb.rw/why-invest-in-rwanda/ to learn more.
