The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), has officially launched the Digital FDI Rwanda report at the 9th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. Developed jointly by MINICT, the DCO, and the World Economic Forum, the report provides a strategic roadmap designed to attract digital foreign direct investment (FDI), strengthen technology exports, and accelerate job creation in Rwanda’s fast-growing digital economy.
The report underscores Rwanda’s rapid digital transformation and outlines clear, actionable reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s competitiveness as a destination for global technology investment. It focuses on key enablers including regulatory improvements, investor facilitation, and capacity-building initiatives that will further support the growth of Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Speaking at the launch, H.E. Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, emphasized the nation’s commitment to technology-driven economic growth. “Rwanda’s vision is anchored in digital transformation as a catalyst for economic expansion, job creation, export growth, and the development of an inclusive, knowledge-based society,” she said. She added that the report offers a blueprint to strengthen investor trust, enhance digital skills, and promote a globally competitive business environment. “We look forward to continued collaboration with the DCO and WEF to scale and transform the Digital FDI landscape in Rwanda.”
DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya highlighted Rwanda’s progress as a model for digital development. She praised the country’s ability to convert ambition into measurable inclusion and innovation, noting that digital FDI represents more than capital—reflecting vision, collaboration, and the empowerment of communities. The DCO, she affirmed, will continue working alongside Rwanda to build trust-based digital ecosystems and expand regional digital prosperity.
The report showcases Rwanda’s strong governance, innovation-friendly policies, and investor-centric reforms, which are driving growth in sectors such as fintech, cloud services, data centers, business process outsourcing, and govtech. It also lays out initiatives to support cross-border data flows, streamline investor services, strengthen cybersecurity frameworks, and build a future-ready digital workforce.
Positioned as a model for fellow African and DCO member nations, the Digital FDI Rwanda report serves as a reference for countries seeking to foster digital investment and develop globally competitive technology sectors. As a DCO member since 2020, Rwanda will continue leveraging the organization’s platform to deepen cooperation, expand cross-border digital opportunities, and strengthen its role as a leading hub in the global digital economy.
// Staff writer
