| Project Detail |
The financial sector in Rwanda is driven by the countrys vision to enhance domestic savings, establish itself as an international financial service centre, and achieve sustainable development goals outlined in the countrys Vision 2050. The support to the development of Kigali International Finance Centre project aims to boost the countrys financial sector and help businesses grow, creating well-paying employment opportunities and supporting private sector development. By focusing on developing skills, promoting sustainable finance, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and encouraging fintech innovation, the project seeks to make Rwanda an African hub for international finance. The project aims to: improve skills and training in Rwandas financial sector to attract and build top talent to fill well-paying employment opportunities created in the financial sector; promote green and responsible investments in Rwanda, making it a hub for sustainable finance and driving the sustainable development of the country; help micro-, small and medium-sized enterprisess grow by providing them with better services and access to innovative financial products, especially those owned by young people and women, driving inclusive private sector growth; support the growth of fintech companies in Rwanda, increasing their numbers and the types of services they offer, allowing fintech companies to scale, offer better financial products and create employment opportunities. The direct beneficiaries of the project are key stakeholders in the Kigali International Finance Centre ecosystem, including Rwanda Finance Limited, the National Bank of Rwanda, the Capital Market Authority, the Rwanda Stock Exchange, and the Private Sector Federation (PSF). The final beneficiaries are Rwandas emerging micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those in the agriculture, agribusiness, green and fintech sectors, led or owned by youth and women, as well as those with strong potential for job creation. |
