SUZAN RICE TAKES A TOUR OF THE RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S ONE STOP CENTRE
The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice met with Senior Officials at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and some private sector investors in the ICT and Hospitality sectors to discuss and observe first-hand the current business environment in Rwanda.
At RDB, Ambassador Rice was taken around the investor One Stop Centre and various services including company registration, sector specific certifications and licenses, environment clearance and issuance of investment certificates, were explained.
During the visit, it was explained that the Rwanda Development Board is not only a One Stop Shop for investors but a single point of contact for guidance on laws, policies, incentives, investment climate and trends, investment opportunities, costs of setting up a business, process of finding land and sector specific information.
In addition, the One Center provides work permits and visas, tax exemptions and payment, construction permits, utilities and notary services.
The Ambassador also heard from the private sector members about their experiences in doing business in Rwanda, their plans for the future and what is on their wish list.
Ambassador Rice is in Rwanda on an official visit to various organizations and meets with Ministers and other dignitaries to witness Rwanda’s progress over the past several years, particularly in health, agriculture and in the economic sphere.
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