AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoFormula 1 Bid: Rwanda’s Grand Prix bid has reportedly been greenlit, with Kigali under consideration for a race around 2030. The FIA has yet to confirm the deal, and track construction has not begun; hosting could bring new business to tourism and hospitality. Economic Growth: GDP expanded 9.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, led by industry, up 15.5%. The central bank projects 7.8% growth for the full year, while warning of external risks. Farm Finance: A pilot digital lending platform aims to cut small farmers’ wait for loans from five to seven weeks to under 48 hours. IMF Support: Rwanda could access $35.7 million following an IMF review. Pensions: Contributions rose 51.7% to Rwf457 billion in the year to June, alongside growth in benefits and Ejo Heza savings.
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