Dissemination of Finscope 2020 Gender Report Webinar
Dissemination of Finscope 2020 Gender Report Webinar
On 16th March 2021, LEAD Rwanda in partnership with AFR will host a webinar via zoom to present findings of the Finscope 2020 Gender Report. The webinar will to convene stakeholders in Rwanda’s financial and women empowerment sectors and act as an opportunity for them to make recommendations along with reflecting on policies and interventions that affect women’s uptake of financial services in Rwanda.
SCHEDULE
16th March 2021 at 09:00hrs
Rwanda Trade Portal offers specific information related to COVID-19 for businesses involved in import/export
Rwanda Trade Portal offers specific information related to COVID-19 for businesses involved in import/export
The Rwanda Trade Portal, launched in 2018 by the Rwanda Revenue Authority under the supervision of the National Trade Facilitation Committee, offers detailed procedures and information related to businesses involved cross border trade. The portal was developed to fulfil Trade Facilitation Agreement Article 1, which requires WTO member states to publish their trade procedures online along with contact information on entry points, fees, and access to forms. In addition, the portal also provides insights for exporters on potential markets for their products by showing regions where Rwandan products have better demand based on data provided by the International Trade Centre.
Due to the emergence of the pandemic, the portal added a section that posts COVID-19 measures and regular announcements from border regulating agencies. Among other content, it includes general information on movement of goods and services during the pandemic and guidelines on requirements and specifications related to pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
If you are a business engaged in cross border trade, visit Rwanda Trade Portal for more information.
(UPDATED) Government of Rwanda reinstates new COVID-19 preventive measures
Government of Rwanda reinstates new COVID-19 preventive measures.
April 14th 2021
On 14th April 2021, the government announced new preventive measures for COVID-19. Movement between Kigali and other provinces and districts will continue, including Bugesera, Nyanza and Gisagara. Movements are prohibited between 9 pm-4 am except for south region in the districts of Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye, Gisagara, Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe, where movements are prohibited between 7pm-4am due to a rise in the cases of infection.
Public offices will continue to operate with only essential staff not exceeding 30% capacity. Private businesses will also continue to work with only essential staff not exceeding 50% capacity. Malls and markets will continue with vendors providing critical products and will not exceed 50% mall and market capacity of registered vendors. Restaurants and cafés will continue operations with a 50% occupancy limit, closing by 8 pm with deliveries operating till 9pm.
Public and private transport will continue with not more than 50% capacity for buses. Bus operators will be required to maintain social distancing and only allow passengers with masks. Physical meetings will continue not exceeding 30% venue capacity. Physical meetings of more than 20 people will require participants to have been tested for COVID-19.
Tourism will continue with strict adherence to COVID-19 health measures, including hotels, tour operators and transport services facilitating guests. Tourists and service providers must inform RDB of itineraries. Kigali’s international airport will remain open, but arriving passengers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours before the first departure and must comply with health guidelines. Departing passengers must show negative PCR results before departure.
Individual and non-contact outdoor sports will continue while following the Ministry of Sports guidelines. Gyms, gaming activities, and recreational centers will remain closed.
The government of Rwanda will update COVID-19 preventive measures after 15 days.
March 29th 2021
On 29th March 2021, the government announced new preventive measures for COVID-19. Movement between Kigali and other provinces and districts will continue including Bugesera, Nyanza and Gisagara. Movements are prohibited between 9pm-4am except for south province in the districts of Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye, Gisagara, Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe where movements are prohibited between 7pm-4am due to a rise in the cases of infection.
Public offices and private business will resume with only essential staff not exceeding 30% capacity. Malls and markets will continue with only vendors providing essential products and will not exceed 50% mall and market capacity of registered vendors. Restaurants and cafés will continue operations with a 30% occupancy limit, closing by 8pm with deliveries operating till 9pm.
Public and private transport will continue with not more than 50% capacity for buses. Bus operators will be required to maintain social distancing and only allow passengers with masks.
Tourism will continue with strict adherence to COVID-19 health measures, including hotels, tour operators and transport services facilitating guests. Tourists and service providers must inform RDB of itineraries. Kigali’s international airport will remain open but arriving passengers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours before the first departure and must comply with health guidelines. Departing passengers must present negative PCR results before departure.
Individual and non-contact outdoor sports will continue while following guidelines from the Ministry of Sports. Gyms, gaming activities, and recreational centers will remain closed.
The government of Rwanda will update COVID-19 preventive measures after 15 days.
March 15th 2021
On 15th March 2021, the government issued new preventive measures for COVID-19. Movement between Kigali and other provinces and districts has been resumed except for Bugesera, Nyanza and Gisagara with curfew starting from 9pm-4am. Specific guidelines will be issued for the three districts by the Ministry of Local Government.
Public offices and private business will resume with only essential staff not exceeding 30% capacity, closing at 6pm. Malls and markets will continue with only vendors providing essential products and will not exceed 50% mall and market capacity of registered vendors. Restaurants and cafés will continue operations with a 30% occupancy limit, closing by 8pm with deliveries operating till 9pm.
Public and private transport will continue with not more than 75%% capacity for buses. Bus operators will be required to maintain social distancing and only allow passengers with masks.
Tourism will continue with strict adherence to COVID-19 health measures, including hotels, tour operators and transport services facilitating guests. Tourists and service providers must inform RDB of itineraries. Kigali’s international airport will remain open but arriving passengers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours before the first departure and must comply with health guidelines. Departing passengers must present negative PCR results before departure.
Individual and non-contact outdoor sports will continue while following guidelines from the Ministry of Sports. Gyms, gaming activities, and recreational centers will remain closed.
The government of Rwanda will update COVID-19 preventive measures after 15 days.
February 19, 2021
On 19th February 2021, the government issued new preventive measures for COVID-19. The issued measures will take effect nation-wide effective 23rd February 2021. Movement between Kigali and other provinces and district remains restricted with curfew starting from 8pm-4am. Public offices and private business will resume with only essential staff not exceeding 30% capacity, closing at 6pm. Malls and markets will open with only vendors providing essential products and will not exceed 50% mall and market capacity of registered vendors. Restaurants and cafés will resume operations with a 30% occupancy limit, closing by 6pm and deliveries operating till 8pm.
Public and private transport will continue with not more-than 75% capacity for buses. Bus operators will be required to maintain social distancing and only allow passengers with masks. Motorcycles and bicycles will also resume operations while observing strict hygiene.
Tourism will continue with strict adherence to COVID-19 health measures, including presenting a negative COVID-19 test for traveling tourists and informing RDB of itineraries. Kigali’s international airport will remain open but arriving passengers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours before the first departure and self-quarantine for seven days, taking a PCR test at the end of this period. Departing passengers must present negative PCR results before departure.
Individual and non-contact outdoor sports will resume while following guidelines from the Ministry of Sports. Gym, gaming activities, and recreational centers will remain closed.
The government of Rwanda will COVID-19 preventive measures after 15 days.
February 2, 2021
On 2nd February 2021, the government issued new preventive measures for COVID-19 with specific measures for the city and Kigali and different measures for the rest of the districts. The current lockdown in the city of Kigali will prevail till 7th February 2021, after which movements are permitted only between the hours of 4 am and 7 pm. Private businesses will resume with only 30% capacity of employees working from offices while other employees working from home, closing at 5pm. Malls and markets will open with only vendors providing essential products and will not exceed 50% mall and market capacity. Restaurants and cafes may provide takeaway services only.
Public and private transport in Kigali not 50% capacity for buses. Bus operators will be required to maintain social distancing and only allow passengers with masks. Motorcycles and bicycles will also resume operations while observing strict hygiene.
Tourism will continue with strict adherence to COVID-19 health measures, including presenting a negative COVID-19 test for traveling tourists and informing RDB of itineraries. Kigali’s international airport will remain open but arriving passengers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours before the first departure and self-quarantine for seven days, taking a PCR test at the end of this period. Departing passengers must present negative PCR results before departure.
Preventive measures for the rest of the country include the prohibition of movements from 4 am to 7 pm. For the hospitality industry, social gatherings and events are all prohibited, and public gyms and swimming pools are restricted from the public.
The government of Rwanda will COVID-19 preventive measures after 15 days.
January 20, 2021
Given an increase in COVID-19 cases, the government of Rwanda has issued new preventive measures to curb its spread. Preventive measures for Kigali include the prohibition of movements of unnecessary movements including visits outside of homes except for essential services including medical/healthcare, food shopping, and banking. All other movements will require an approved permit from the Rwanda National Police. Travel between Kigali and other provinces and districts has been restricted with for the exception of travel for essential services and tourism, whereby tourists must possess a negative COVID-19 test.
Public transport has been halted with exception of transportation of food and other essential services. Businesses involved in farming will continue to operate for the ongoing agricultural season while observing COVID-19 control measures. All businesses must be closed except those selling food, pharmacies, cleaning products, which may operate at 30% capacity and close by 6 pm. Restaurants and cafes may provide takeaway only.
Preventive measures for the rest of the country include the prohibition of movements from 4 am to 6 pm. For the hospitality industry, social gatherings and events are all prohibited and public gyms and swimming pools shall be restricted from the public.
COVID-19 preventive measures are reviewed every 15 days.
To read more about the Cabinet’s communication, visit: Cabinet Communique 18TH January 2021
January 7, 2021
With an increasing number of COVID-19 infections, the government of Rwanda has issued new preventive measures. Key measures introduced include the prohibition of movements of persons from 8 pm to 4 am. The cabinet also resolved that business establishments including shops, restaurants, markets, and malls must close business operations by 6 pm. Public and private transport between Kigali and other districts is prohibited except for domestic and international tourists that present negative COVID-19 test results and vehicles transporting goods with not more than two people on board.
Specifically for the hotel/hospitality industry, social gatherings and events including hosting of wedding ceremonies, receptions, meetings, and conferences have been prohibited. Public gyms and swimming pools are restricted from public use with the exception of hotel guests with negative COVID-19 test results.
COVID-19 preventive measures are reviewed every 15 days.
To read more about the Cabinet’s communication, visit: Cabinet Communique 4th January 2021
Amakuru ya nyuma, kuwa 14 Mata 2021: Leta y’u Rwanda yashyize ahagaragara ibyemezo bishya byo kurwanya COVID-19.
Kuwa 14 Mata 2021, Leta yashyize ahagaragara ibyemezo bishya byo kurwanya COVID-19. Ingendo hagati ya Kigali n’izindi ntara n’uturere bizakomeza harimo Bugesera, Nyanza na Gisagara. Ingendo zirabujijwe hagati ya saa tatu z’ijoro na saa kumi za mu gitondo usibye mu Ntara y’Amajyepfo mu turere twa Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye, Gisagara, Nyaruguru na Nyamagabe aho ingendo zibujijwe hagati ya saa moya z’ijoro na saa kumi za mu gitondo kubera izamuka ry’ubwandu bw’icyorezo cya COVID-19.
Serivisi za Leta zizakomeza gukoresha gusa abakozi ba ngombwa batarenze 30% by’abakozi bose zishobora gukoresha. Ibigo by’ubucuruzi by’abikorera nabyo bizakomeza gukoresha abakozi ba ngombwa batarenze 50% by’abakozi bose bishobora gukoresha. Amasoko akorera mu mazu manini kimwe n’amasoko asanzwe azakomeza gukora ; abayacururizamo bagurisha ibicuruzwa by’ingenzi kandi ntibagomba kurenga 50% by’abemerewe gucururiza muri bene ayo masoko banditse. Amaresitora n’aho bafatira amafunguro bizakomeza gukora kugeza ku kigero cya 50% cy’ubushobozi bw’abakiriya bishobora kwakira kandi bigomba gufunga saa mbiri z’ijoro, naho gutwara ibintu bizajya bikora kugeza saa tatu z’ijoro.
Imodoka zitwara abagenzi n’izitwara abantu ku giti cyabo zizakomeza gukora ariko za bisi ntabwo zemerewe gutwara abantu barenze 50% by’ubushobozi bwazo. Ba nyir’amabisi basabwa kubahiriza amabwiriza yo guhana intera hagati y’umuntu n’undi kandi bagatwara mu mabisi yabo gusa abantu bambaye udupfukamunwa. Inama zihuza abantu zizakomeza kujya zikorwa ariko abazitabira ntibagomba kurenga 30% by’ubushobozi bw’ahantu izo nama zikorerwa. Ku bijyanye n’inama zihuza abantu barenze 20, abazitabira bagomba kuba baripimishije COVID-19.
Ubukerarugendo buzakomeza hubahirizwa cyane ingamba zo kwirinda COVID-19, harimo amahoteri, abatembereza abantu mu gihugu na serivisi zo gutwara abantu zifasha abashyitsi. Ba mukerarugendo n’abatanga serivisi bagomba kumenyesha RDB ibijyanye n’inzira bazanyuramo. Ikibuga cy’indege mpuzamahanga cya Kigali kizakomeza gukora, ariko abagenzi binjira mu gihugu bagomba kwerekana ibisubizo by’ibizami bigaragaza ko batanduye indwara ya COVID-19 byafashwe hakoreshejwe ibizami bya PCR mu masaha 72 mbere y’uko bahaguruka mu bihugu baturutsemo kandi bakagomba kubahiriza amabwiriza yo kwirinda ubwandu. Abagenzi bava mu Rwanda bagomba kwerekana ibisubizo by’ibizami bigaragaza ko batanduye indwara ya COVID-19 byafashwe hakoreshejwe ibizami bya PCR mbere yo kugenda.
Siporo zikorwa n’umuntu ku giti cye n’izikorerwa hanze abantu badakoranaho zizakomeza ariko hubahirizwa amabwiriza ya Minisiteri ya Siporo. Amazu akorerwamo siporo, ibikorwa bijyanye n’imikino, ndetse n’ibigo byo kuruhukiramo bizakomeza gufungwa.
Leta y’u Rwanda izasohora ingamba nshya zo kwirinda COVID -19 mu minsi 15.
E-commerce onboarding webinar for Agri-processing businesses.
E-commerce onboarding webinar for Agri-processing businesses.
The ICT Chamber in partnership with Access to Finance Rwanda have started a project called iHUZO to support SMEs to survive COVID19 pandemic by providing digital on-boarding support through ICT Companies as well as training and linkages to credit providers. The project is working with the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs to identify potential beneficiary businesses
This upcoming webinar will address the following topics to help Agri-processing businesses develop effective e-commerce strategies.
1. Digital & Online Presence for businesses (for example help to get a discounted or free website)
2. Digital Marketing & Promotion
3. Digital Sales & Transactions (getting listed on top 25 Ecommerce websites)
4. Digital Business & Commerce Skills (trainings)
5. Digital Financial Services e.g Access to Credit from partner banks & Fintechs
6. eLogistics and Fulfilment (delivery services that have been allowed by government to operate during lockdown)
Register now: https://rb.gy/sggetw
The Westerwelle Startup Haus offers support for entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
The Westerwelle Startup Haus offers support for entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
The Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali is an innovation hub established in August 2018 and it is supported by the Westerwelle Foundation, a German-based non-profit organization. The Foundation was established in 2013 and aims to promote entrepreneurship, social-economic growth, and job creation here in Rwanda. Westerwelle Startup Haus offers a unique mix of services to help entrepreneurs with innovative new business ideas to exchange with peers and develop their businesses. These include access to a co-working space, networking events, private offices, and a makerspace as well as advisory services and opportunities for networking internationally.
Westerwelle Startup Haus offers working space packages, which include a day pass option for individuals, flex and fixed desks for individuals renting on a monthly basis in a co-working environment, and private offices for companies offered by the month. Membership, which includes access to networking events, is available to Individuals renting fixed and flex desks and companies renting private offices. Westerwelle Startup Haus has had over 178 members and 54 startups and companies hosted at their premises. Currently, they only host 50% of the startups due to COVID-19 preventive measures put forward by the government of Rwanda.
The Westerwelle Startup Haus has been operating in Rwanda for two years, supporting startups from a variety of sectors and garnering a membership of more than 150 members. In addition to the above-mentioned services, Westerwelle Startup Haus also offers an incubation program that provides cohorts of 20 startups a 10-month membership subscription with access to the organization’s wide range of amenities along with business development services such as business diagnostics, mentorship sessions, workshops about business tools, and team building activities. Through the incubation program, Westerwelle Startup Haus has had 3 cohorts with 40 startups participating in the program.
For more information, visit Westerwelle Startup Haus or contact the organization directly via email at info@westerwelle.haus.
Westerwelle Startup Haus iha imfashanyo ba rwiyemezamirimo mu Rwanda.
Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali ni ikigo cyo guhanga udushya cyagiyeho muri Kanama 2018; kikaba giterwa inkunga n’umuryango udaharanira inyungu w’Abadage witwa Westerwelle. Uwo muryango washinzwe muri 2013 ukaba ugamije guteza imbere urwego rwa ba rwiyemezamirimo, iterambere ry’imibereho myiza n’ubukungu, no guhanga imirimo mu Rwanda. Westerwelle Startup Haus itanga serivisi zinyuranye zifasha ba rwiyemezamirimo bahanga udushya bafite ibitekerezo bishya mu bucuruzi bwabo ikabafasha kubigeza kuri bagenzi babo no guteza imbere ubucuruzi bwabo. Ibikorwa byayo birimo kubafasha gushyiraho uburyo bwo gukorera hamwe, gukora ibikorwa bibahuza nk’abakora akazi kamwe, gushyiraho ibiro by’abikorera, aho gukorera, kimwe na serivisi z’ubujyanama n’amahirwe yo kubahuza n’abandi ba rwiyemezamirimo mu rwego mpuzamahanga.
Westerwelle Startup Haus itanga ubwoko bunyuranye bw’aho gukorera burimo uburyo bwo gutanga aho gukorera umunsi ku wundi ku bantu ku giti cyabo, ameza yo gukoreraho afungwa cyangwa atimukanwa ku bantu bakodesha buri kwezi ahantu hakorerwa n’abantu benshi n’ibiro byihariye ku masosiyete ahakorera buri kwezi. Kuba umunyamuryango bijyana n’ibikorwa byo kubasha kwitabira ibikorwa bihuza abantu benshi bakora ibintu bimwe byemererwa abantu ku giti cyabo bakodesha ameza yo gukoreraho afungwa cyangwa atimukanwa na sosiyete zikodesha ibiro byihariye. Westerwelle Startup Haus yacumbikiye abanyamuryango 178 mu bikorwa remezo byayo n’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira na sosiyete 54. Muri iki gihe, icumbikiye gusa 50% by’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira bitewe n’ingamba zo kwirinda COVID-19 zashyizweho na Leta y’u Rwanda.
Westerwelle Startup Haus imaze imyaka ibiri ikorera mu Rwanda ifasha ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira mu nzego zinyuranye kandi ihuriza hamwe abanyamuryango barenze 150. Usibye kandi serivisi zimaze kuvugwa, Westerwelle Startup Haus yashyizeho kandi gahunda ifasha amatsinda y’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira 20 kwiyandikisha nk’abanyamuryango bayo mu gihe cy’amezi 10 bikanabasha kubona ibikoresho byiza by’ikigo hamwe na serivisi z’iterambere ry’ubucuruzi nko kwiga ibibazo ibigo by’ubucuruzi bifite, ibiganiro by’ubujyanama, inama nyunguranabitekerezo ku bijyanye n’ibikoresho byifashishwa mu bucuruzi, n’ibikorwa byo gushyiraho amatsinda. Binyuze muri gahunda yo gufasha ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira, Westerwelle Startup Haus yafashije ibyiciro 3 by’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bigitangira byagize uruhare muri gahunda.
Niba ukeneye ibindi bisobanuro, sura urubuga rwa Westerwelle Startup Haus cyangwa wandikire ikigo mu buryo butaziguye wifashishije imeyili info@westerwelle.haus.
AMI to offer 100 Female Entrepreneurs from Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs with free business skills training.
AMI to offer 100 Female Entrepreneurs from Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs with free business skills training.
The African Management Institute (AMI) is set to provide 100 female entrepreneurs with training in business skills and tools through a one-year partnership agreement signed with the Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs operating under the Private Sector Federation. The training will aim to support female entrepreneurs to bounce back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their businesses through training and advisory services. The training will be accessible to women entrepreneurs who have a membership with the Chamber of women entrepreneurs. Successful applicants will have access to two AMI training programs, Business Survival Bootcamp, and Survive to Thrive with new learning content added to address specific challenges faced by female entrepreneurs.
To apply, visit: https://www.africanmanagers.org/rwandabusinessbootcamp/
For more information, please contact: +250 787 339 435 via SMS or WhatsApp
For more information about the Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs membership, contact: marieolga@gmail.com or womenchamber.psf@gmail.com
AMI igiye guha ba rwiyemezamirimo 100 b’abagore bo muri Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs amahugurwa ku bumenyi ngiro mu bijyanye n’ubucuruzi.
Afican Management Institute (AMI) igiye guha ba rwiyemezamirimo 100 b’abagore amahugurwa ku bumenyi ngiro n’ibikoresho mu bijyanye n’ubucuruzi binyuze mu masezerano y’ubufatanye azamara umwaka yagiranye na Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs ikorera mu Rugaga rw’Abikorera. Ayo mahugurwa azaba agamije gufasha ba rwiyemezamirimo b’abagore kuva mu ngorane ubucuruzi bwabo bwatewe n’icyorezo cyugarije isi cya coronavirus binyuze mu mahugurwa na serivisi z’ubujyanama. Amahugurwa azahabwa ba rwiyemezamirimo b’abagore b’abanyamuryango ba Chamber of women entrepreneurs. Abazemererwa kujya muri ayo mahugurwa bazitabira gahunda z’amahugurwa y’AMI 2 ni ukuvuga amahugurwa yo gukomeza ibigo by’ubucuruzi n’amahugurwa ya gumya ubeho maze ukunguhare,ayo mahugurwa akazibanda ku bumenyi bushya bwongereweho bwo gukemura ingorane zihariye ba rwiyemezamirimo b’abagore bahura nazo.
Kugira ngo wiyandikishe, sura urubuga: https://www.africanmanagers.org/rwandabusinessbootcamp/
Niba ukeneye ibindi bisobanuro, ohereza ubutumwa bugufi (SMS) cyangwa ukoreshe Whatsapp kuri nomero ya telefoni: +250 787 339 435
Niba ukeneye andi makuru ku bijyanye n’abanyamuryango ba Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, saba ibisobanuro ukoresheje imeyili aderesi : marieolga@gmail.com cyangwa womenchamber.psf@gmail.com
Holiday wishes from the SME Response Clinic
As 2020 draws to an end, I would like to congratulate Rwandan entrepreneurs for everything they have managed to achieve this year, despite the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. Happy holidays and may next year bring more opportunities and success to your business.
- JEAN BOSCO IYACU, ACTING COUNTRY DIRECTOR OF AFR
Holiday wishes from the SME Response Clinic
As we all prepare to celebrate the holidays, the SME Response Clinic sends season’s greetings. We know that this year has been a challenging one and many businesses have faced unprecedented hard times. The SME Response Clinic recognizes the hard work many in the financial sector have done to support businesses and the ways that business owners themselves throughout the country have worked to keep their businesses afloat, contributing to their households and their communities as well as the economy at large. We hope that the articles, live webinars, and training offerings promoted through the SME Response Clinic site have helped navigate the COVID-19 crisis and contributed to building business resiliency for the year ahead.
The SME Response Clinic will continue to support the financial sector and entrepreneurs in Rwanda in the coming months with access to information, business development services, and more. We welcome the opportunity to hear from you. Contacts: +250782730371.
Wishing you all a very happy holiday and best wishes for 2021.
Rwanda Launches Entrepreneurship Development Policy
Rwanda Launches Entrepreneurship Development Policy
The government of Rwanda launched an Entrepreneurship Development Policy (EDP) on 30th November 2020 to improve the entrepreneurship sector in the country. The EDP was designed in consultation with representatives from central and local governments, Private Sector Federation (PSF), and financial institutions as well as entrepreneurs from MSMEs to large enterprises and from startups to long-standing businesses along with local and international investors, consultants, academics, and development partners. The EDP envisions the development of an effective entrepreneurship support ecosystem that creates the necessary conditions and enablers for Rwandan entrepreneurs to unleash their entrepreneurial potential and grow dynamic and competitive enterprises that will drive economic growth and job creation.
The EDP seeks to support entrepreneurs in addressing several challenges they face, including around management, access to finance, value chains, and the use of technology and digital channels. This will be done through various policy actions that aim to provide solutions to these challenges. Entrepreneurs will have access to information through a public facility known as the Entrepreneurship Portal, which will include information on available market opportunities, financial products, and general guidelines for entrepreneurs. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) will oversee short-term courses about business governance with support from MINICOM, PSF, and MINALOC. EDP will also aim to make improvements to the business development services ecosystem by identifying capacity building needs of existing business development advisors to improve their service delivery to entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs will also benefit from new and improved entrepreneurship incubators and events to link them with regional and global institutions that provide technical assistance to startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises. The EDP also outlines plans to provide basic digital literacy training to entrepreneurs to drive adoption of local e-commerce, digital payments, marketing, and customer relationship management so that entrepreneurs can leverage and exploit existing opportunities.
To tackle the challenge of access to financing, entrepreneurs will benefit from the creation of a stipend/fellowship fund led by MINICOM and supported by MINECOFIN, RDB, and BRD. Additionally, the EDP will promote the listing of MSMEs on the Rwanda stock exchange to propel greater credibility and enhanced financial status of MSMEs. Entrepreneurs are also set to benefit from improved warehousing systems that will ensure quick processing and reduction of operational costs. Finally, entrepreneurs will also have access to a trade portal that will avail information about existing market opportunities and market data for local entrepreneurs and potential investors.
Ultimately, EDP has been formulated to create an environment where entrepreneurs at different level of growth can thrive. More information will be availed as there are developments regarding implementation of the policy. If you would like to read the full policy, you can find it here: Entrepreneurship Development Policy.
U Rwanda rushyizeho Politiki yo Guteza imbere urwego rwa ba Rwiyemezamirimo (Entrepreneurship Development Policy)
Leta y’u Rwanda yashyizeho Politiki yo Guteza Imbere urwego rwa ba Rwiyemezamirimo (EDP) kuwa 30 Ugushyingo 2020 hagamijwe kunoza urwego rwa ba rwiyemezamirimo mu gihugu. Iyo Politiki yashyizweho nyuma yo kubyunguranaho ibitekerezo n’abahagarariye Leta kuva ku rwego rwo hejuru kugera ku nzego z’ibanze, Urwego rw’Abikorera (PSF), ibigo by’imari ndetse na ba rwiyemezamirimo baturutse mu bigo by’ubucuruzi kuva ku bigo bito n’ibiciriritse kugeza ku binini no kuva ku bigo by’ubucuruzi bigishingwa kugeza ku bimaze igihe kirekire ku bufatanye n’abashoramari baba abo mu gihugu cyangwa abakomoka hanze, inzobere, ibigo bya za kaminuza, n’abafatanyabikorwa mu iterambere. Iyo politiki igamije guteza imbere uburyo bukwiye bwo gufasha urwego rwa ba rwiyemezamirimo, ishyiraho urubuga rukenewe kandi ifasha ba rwiyemezamirimo b’abanyarwanda kugaragaza ubushobozi bwabo nka ba rwiyemezamirimo no gushinga ibigo by’ubucuruzi bikora neza kandi bishobora guhiganwa ku isoko bizabasha guteza imbere ubukungu bikanahanga imirimo.
EDP ishaka gufasha ba rwiyemezamirimo gukuraho ingorane nyinshi zibugarije harimo izerekeranye n’imicungire, kubona imari, uruhererekane rw’agaciro, n’imikoreshereze y’ikoranabuhanga ndetse n’imiyoboro yaryo. Ibi bizashoboka binyuze mu ngamba za politiki zigamije gutanga ibisubizo kuri izo ngorane. Ba rwiyemezamirimo bazajya babasha kubona amakuru bifashishije urubuga rusange ruzwi nka Entrepreneurship Portal ruzaba ruriho amakuru ku mahirwe aboneka ku isoko, serivisi z’imari zihari, n’imirongo ngenderwaho rusange kuri ba rwiyemezamirimo. Urwego Rushinzwe Iterambere mu Rwanda (RDB) ruzakoresha amahugurwa y’igihe gito yerekeranye n’ibikorwa by’ubucuruzi ku nkunga ya MINICOM, PSF na MINALOC. EDP kandi igamije kunoza uburyo bw’imitangire ya serivisi z’iterambere ry’ubucuruzi, ireba ibikenewe mu rwego rwo kongera ubushobozi bw’abajyanama b’iterambere ry’ubucuruzi bariho ubungubu hagamijwe kunoza uburyo baha serivisi ba rwiyemezamirimo. Ba rwiyemezamirimo kandi bazakura inyungu mu buryo no mu bikorwa bishya kandi binoze byo gushyigikira urwego rwa ba rwiyemezamirimo bizabafasha kubahuza n’ibigo byo mu karere n’ibyo ku rwego rw’isi bitanga ubufasha bwo mu rwego rwa tekiniki ku bigo by’ubucuruzi bivuka, Ibigo by’ubucuruzi bito n’ibiciriritse (MSME), n’ibinini. EDP irateganya kandi guha ba rwiyemezamirimo amahugurwa y’ibanze mu bijyanye n’ikoranabuhanga mu rwego rwo kubafasha kwitabira gukora ubucuruzi bukoresha ikoranabuhanga, gukora ibikorwa byo kwishyurana hifashishijwe ikoranabuhanga, kwamamaza ibikorwa byabo, n’imicungire y’umubano n’abakiliya ku buryo ba rwiyemezamirimo babasha kubyaza umusaruro no gukoresha amahirwe ariho.
Mu rwego rwo gukemura ingorane ijyanye no kubona imari, ba rwiyemezamirimo bazashyirirwaho ikigega gitanga imfashanyo kizacungwa na MINICOM kandi kigaterwa inkunga na MINECOFIN, na RDB. Byongeye kandi, EDP izateza imbere iyandikishwa ry’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bito n’ibiciriritse ku isoko ry’imari kugira ngo birusheho kugirirwa icyizere no kugira igihagararo cyiza mu rwego rw’imari. Biteganyijwe kandi ko ba rwiyemezamirimo bazakura inyungu mu buryo bunoze bwo kubika ibicuruzwa byabo buzatuma serivisi bakenera zihuta kandi n’igiciro cy’imikorere kikagabanuka. Mu gusoza, ba rwiyemezamirimo bazashyirirwaho urubuga rw’ubucuruzi bazajya babasha gukuraho amakuru ajyanye n’amahirwe ariho ku isoko n’amakuru ajyanye n’isoko kuri ba rwiyemezamirimo bo mu karere n’abantu bashobora kuba abashoramari.
Hanyuma, EDP yashyizweho hagamijwe gushyiraho uburyo bwo gufasha ba rwiyemezamirimo gukomera hatitawe ku kigero baba bariho cyose. Ba rwiyemezamirimo bazajya bahabwa amakuru buri gihe cyose hazajya hagira ibikorwa mu rwego rwo gushyira mu bikorwa iyi politiki. Mu gihe waba wifuza gusoma iyi politiki yose uko yakabaye, ushobora kuyisanga aha hakurikira: Entrepreneurship Development Policy.
Join the Rwanda International Trade Fair 2020 (PSF EXPO) December 11 – 31, 2020
Join the Rwanda International Trade Fair 2020 (PSF EXPO) December 11 – 31, 2020
The Private Sector Federation (PSF) will hold its annual International Trade Fair from the 11th to 31st of December 2020. The Expo, as it’s commonly known, was scheduled for July-August but was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s EXPO is expected to include 450 stands, which will be set up in such a way to enable social distancing measures among exhibitors and their respective clients. The children’s space usually forming part of the event will not be at this year’s EXPO due to COVID-19, and only children 12 years of age or older will be allowed in.
Exhibitors in the EXPO, which include mostly local entrepreneurs but also exhibitors from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Benin, Madagascar, Ethiopia, and Turkey, have expressed optimism about sales during the event since the festive season is time to buy. PSF is enthusiastic about the opportunity that the EXPO will give business people not only to make sales but also to exhibit new products that might not have had exposure due to the challenges of the pandemic. The EXPO is expected to feature items such as foodstuffs, home equipment, industrial equipment, and garments.
Other important measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 will be implemented, including cashless payments, hand-washing, and mask-wearing required of all participants.
For more information, see here: https://www.psf.org.rw/expo-2020-organisers-target-festive-shoppers/ (Federation, 2020)
Free business skills training funded by the Mastercard Foundation available for 2,500 MSMEs through a new partnership between Rwanda Development Board and African Management Institute
Free business skills training funded by the Mastercard Foundation available for 2,500 MSMEs through a new partnership between Rwanda Development Board and African Management Institute
The Rwanda Development Board has signed an agreement with the African Management Institute (AMI) to provide 2,500 MSMEs with free business skills and practical tools to support the country’s recovery following the pandemic. The new partnership, which has been made possible by financial support provided by Mastercard Foundation’s COVID-19 Response and Resilience Programme, will support Rwanda’s economic recovery strategy of investing in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
AMI’s training programmes aim to increase the number of businesses that overcome the challenges brought about by the pandemic, helping them retain jobs and creating additional employment opportunities, particularly for women and young people.
“From May to August this year, AMI worked with the SME Response Clinic and offered five Business Survival Bootcamp to train Rwandan business owners and entrepreneurs. We were happy to share skills to help businesses manage difficult times, and we are even more excited to work with 2,500 businesses in the years ahead,” said Diederik Wokke, Rwanda Country Manager, African Management Institute.
AMI will offer two types of free training programmes on an ongoing basis from November 2020 to April 2022:
- Business Survival Bootcamp – a one-month course designed to help businesses make it through the ongoing crisis with access to engaging and interactive online workshops, digital tools and guidance, and an opportunity to network with other businesses.
- Survive to Thrive – a six-month advanced course that supports businesses to innovate and prepare for future growth.
The programs will be delivered virtually in Kinyarwanda and English.
The first Business Survival Bootcamp began on 24th November, and the first Survive to Thrive courses will kick-off at the start of 2021. To apply for the programs, visit: www.africanmanagers.org/rwanda
For more information, please contact: +250 787 339 435 via SMS or WhatsApp.
Amahugurwa ku bumenyi ngiro mu bijyanye n’ubucuruzi yatewe inkunga na Mastercard Foundation agenewe Ibigo by’ubucuruzi bito n’ibiciriritse 2.500 (MSME) binyuze mu bufatanye bushya hagati y’Urwego Rushinzwe Iterambere mu Rwanda na African Management Institute
Urwego Rushinzwe Iterambere mu Rwanda rwagiranye amasezerano n’ikigo cya African Institute Management (AMI) yo guha ku buntu Ibigo by’ubucuruzi bito n’ibiciriritse 2.500 (MSME) ubumenyi ngiro mu bijyanye n’ubucuruzi n’ibikoresho byo kwimenyereza mu rwego rwo gufasha igihugu kuzahuka nyuma y’icyorezo cyugarije isi. Ubufatanye bushya, bwagiyeho hifashishijwe inkunga yo mu rwego rw’imari yatanzwe na Mastercard Foundation’s COVID-19 Response and Resilience Programme, buzatera inkunga ingamba yo kuzahura ubukungu bw’u Rwanda mu rwego rw’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bito n’ibiciriritse.
Gahunda z’amahugurwa za AMI zigamije kuzamura umubare w’ibigo by’ubucuruzi bitsinda ingorane byatewe n’icyorezo cyayogoje isi zibifasha kugumishaho imirimo isanzweho no gushyiraho andi mahirwe yo guhanga indi mirimo, by’umwihariko ku bategarugori n’urubyiruko.
Bwana Diederik Wokke, Umuyobozi Uhagarariye African Institute Management yaravuze ati : “Kuva muri Gicurasi kugeza muri Kanama uyu mwaka, AMI yakoranye na SME Response Clinic noneho hashyirwaho ingando 5 zikomeza ibigo by’ubucuruzi (Business Survival Bootcamp) zo guhugura abafite ibigo by’ubucuruzi na ba rwiyemezamirimo.Twashimishijwe no gusangira ubumenyi ngiro bwo gufasha ibigo by’ubucuruzi guhangana n’ibihe bikomeye, kandi dushishikajwe kurushaho no kuzakorana n’ibigo by’ubucuruzi 2.500 mu myaka iri imbere,”.
AMI izakoresha ubwoko bubiri bw’amahugurwa ku buntu ku buryo buhoraho guhera mu Ugushyingo 2020 kugeza muri Mata 2020:
- Ingando zikomeza ibigo by’ubucuruzi – Amasomo azamara ukwezi agamije gufasha ibigo by’ubucuruzi kwikura mu ngorane birimo muri iki gihe hashyirwaho uburyo bwo kubona no gukora inama nyunguranabitekerezo bagiramo uruhare hakoreshejwe ikoranabuhanga, ibikoresho n’indongozi y’ikoranabuhanga, n’uburyo bwo gushyiraho imikoranire n’ibindi bigo by’ubucuruzi.
- Gumya ubeho maze ukungahare – isomo ryisumbuyeho rimara amezi 6 rifasha ibigo by’ubucuruzi guhanga udushya no gutegura iterambere ryabyo mu bihe biri imbere.
Amahugurwa azatangwa hakoreshejwe ikoranabuhanga mu Kinyarwanda n’Icyongereza.
Ingando zikomeza Ibigo by’Ubucuruzi ya mbere yatangiye kuwa 24 Ugushyingo naho amasomo ya mbere ya Gumya Ubeho maze ukungahare akazatangira mu ntangiriro za 2021. Kugira ngo usabe gukurikira aya masomo, sura urubuga rwa: www.africanmanagers.org/rwanda
Niba ukeneye ibindi bisobanuro, ohereza SMS kuri: +250 787 339 435 cyangwa ukoreshe WhatsApp.