AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRwanda Investment & Policy Push: Rwanda approved a new development cooperation policy guiding engagement with partners through 2050, with emphasis on green, digital, industrial, environmental and logistics priorities, alongside draft laws on areas like digital acceleration, climate financing and EV assembly. Tax & Industry: Rwanda Revenue Authority moved to extend digital tax stamps to beers, juices, sodas and similar drinks, aiming to curb smuggling and protect excise duty collection, with Bralirwa and Skol Brewery preparing factory-level implementation. Electric Mobility for Kigali Riders: Ampersand showcased its battery-swapping network for commercial motorcycle riders at Equity’s roadshow, targeting faster turnaround (about three minutes) and reported ~50% daily trip cost savings for riders. Trade & Regional Integration: East African Community trade rose 37% to $52.3bn in Q2 2026, driven by mineral exports, while logistics costs and border delays remain a major drag on East Africa’s competitiveness. Rwanda-Linked Deals: A Rwanda-Pakistan Investment Forum will bring a business delegation to Kigali (Sept 23–25) to explore trade, investment and joint ventures, including a bilateral trade agreement signing.
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