Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board, Jean Guy Afrika, has said Rwanda’s development path is guided by long-term strategic planning and a focus on identifying investment opportunities beyond the country’s size and geographic limits.
He made the remarks while opening the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali from May 14 to 15, 2026, which brought together more than 2,800 participants, including Heads of State, government officials, business leaders and investors from across Africa.
Afrika said Rwanda is positioning itself as an open, stable and globally trusted investment destination, supported by strong governance systems, reliable infrastructure and policies designed to enhance competitiveness in international markets.
He noted that the forum has become a key platform for dialogue between public and private sector leaders on Africa’s economic future, investment priorities and partnerships needed to drive sustainable growth.
According to him, the global economy is rapidly evolving due to rising investment costs, shifting trade dynamics and technological disruption, all of which are reshaping how economies operate.
Afrika emphasized that Africa must turn these challenges into opportunities by building competitive industries, strengthening infrastructure and boosting intra-African trade.
He called for stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector, with governments creating enabling policies while businesses invest in innovation and enterprise development.
On Rwanda’s part, he highlighted ongoing investments in key sectors including transport, trade infrastructure, tourism, aviation, financial services and technology as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s investment climate and economic competitiveness.
