Rwanda Development Board (RDB), is a government department that integrates all government agencies responsible for the attraction, retention and facilitation of investments in the national economy.[1] Since September 2023, The Chief Executive Officer of RDB is Francis Gatare who replaced Clare Akamanzi.[2]
The headquarters of RDB are located on KG 220 Street, in Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda.[3]
Overviewedit
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) was established in 2009 to coordinate, spur and promote national economic development. RDB includes agencies responsible for "business registration, investment promotion, environmental clearances, privatization and specialist agencies which support the priority sectors of ICT and tourism as well as SMEs and human capacity development in the private sector".[1] The Executive Director's position, is a cabinet-level position and the incumbent is appointed by and reports directly to the president of Rwanda.[1][4] RDB measures its achievements in (a) direct foreign and domestic investments, (b) increased exports and (c) number of jobs created.[5]
Managementedit
As of September 2017, the senior managers in the RDB include the following:[6]
In May 2018, Arsenal announced Visit Rwanda as the club's first official shirt sleeve sponsor and the club's official tourism partner in a three-year £10 million per year deal. The deal was extended to another four years in 2021.[7][8]
In December 2019, Paris Saint-Germain signed a three-year €8-10 million per year deal with Visit Rwanda as the club's official tourism partner. The Visit Rwanda logo will also appear on the back of the men's training kit and on the shirt sleeve of the women's team's kit.[9][10][11] In May 2023, the deal was extended to 2025.[12]
In May 2021, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) signed a sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda as a founding and host partner of the BAL. Visit Rwanda will be showcased on BAL team uniforms.[13] The deal was extended to another five years in 2023.[14]
In August 2023, Bayern Munich signed a five year partnership deal with Visit Rwanda as a football development and tourism promotion partner.[15]
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^RDB (5 September 2017). "Rwanda Development Board: Contact Us – Address". Kigali: Rwanda Development Board(RDB). Retrieved 5 September 2017.
^Kimenyi, Felly (31 August 2017). "Rwanda gets new Cabinet, who is in?". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
^Administrator (3 September 2013). . Singapore: Macigindaba.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
^RDB (5 September 2017). "Rwanda Development Board: Senior Management". Kigali: Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Retrieved 5 September 2017.
^Meyers, Billy (2023-01-14). "Why Arsenal have Visit Rwanda on their shirts". HITC.
^Dixon, Ed (2021-08-17). "Report: Arsenal and Visit Rwanda seal "UK£40m" sleeve sponsorship extension". SportsPro.
^"Rwanda signs deal with Paris St Germain to promote tourism". Reuters. 2019-12-04.
^"Paris Saint-Germain Signs Visit Rwanda Training + Women's Main Shirt Deal". Footy Headlines. 2019-12-04.
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Rwanda Development Board RDB is a government department that integrates all government agencies responsible for the attraction retention and facilitation of investments in the national economy 1 Since September 2023 The Chief Executive Officer of RDB is Francis Gatare who replaced Clare Akamanzi 2 Rwanda Development BoardCompany typeParastatalIndustryInvestment amp Export promotion Tourism amp ConservationFounded2009HeadquartersKigali RwandaKey peopleFrancis Gatare Executive Director amp CEO ProductsInvestment licenses tax waivers investment advisory serviced land SME training tourism permitsWebsiteHomepage Contents 1 Location 2 Overview 3 Management 4 Visit Rwanda sponsorship 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksLocation editThe headquarters of RDB are located on KG 220 Street in Kigali the capital and largest city of Rwanda 3 Overview editThe Rwanda Development Board RDB was established in 2009 to coordinate spur and promote national economic development RDB includes agencies responsible for business registration investment promotion environmental clearances privatization and specialist agencies which support the priority sectors of ICT and tourism as well as SMEs and human capacity development in the private sector 1 The Executive Director s position is a cabinet level position and the incumbent is appointed by and reports directly to the president of Rwanda 1 4 RDB measures its achievements in a direct foreign and domestic investments b increased exports and c number of jobs created 5 Management editAs of September 2017 the senior managers in the RDB include the following 6 Clare Akamanzi executive director and chief executive officer Emmanuel Hategeka chief operating officer Mark Nkurunziza chief financial officer Belise Kariza chief tourism officer Winifred Ngangure acting head of the Investment Promotion Department Eugene Mutangana head of the Conservation Department Louise Kanyonga registrar generalVisit Rwanda sponsorship editIn May 2018 Arsenal announced Visit Rwanda as the club s first official shirt sleeve sponsor and the club s official tourism partner in a three year 10 million per year deal The deal was extended to another four years in 2021 7 8 In December 2019 Paris Saint Germain signed a three year 8 10 million per year deal with Visit Rwanda as the club s official tourism partner The Visit Rwanda logo will also appear on the back of the men s training kit and on the shirt sleeve of the women s team s kit 9 10 11 In May 2023 the deal was extended to 2025 12 In May 2021 the Basketball Africa League BAL signed a sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda as a founding and host partner of the BAL Visit Rwanda will be showcased on BAL team uniforms 13 The deal was extended to another five years in 2023 14 In August 2023 Bayern Munich signed a five year partnership deal with Visit Rwanda as a football development and tourism promotion partner 15 The sponsorship deals has been met with criticism due to the human rights abuse allegations in Rwanda and that Rwanda president Paul Kagame is using sportswashing to enhance the country s reputation 16 17 See also editParliament of RwandaReferences edit a b c TIGC 28 March 2017 Business Registration in Rwanda The Rwanda Development Board A One Stop Shop for Investors Kigali Theiguides org TIGC Retrieved 4 September 2017 https twitter com PrimatureRwanda status 1707114486023213179 s 20 X formerly Twitter Retrieved 2023 09 27 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a External link in code class cs1 code title code help RDB 5 September 2017 Rwanda Development Board Contact Us Address Kigali Rwanda Development Board RDB Retrieved 5 September 2017 Kimenyi Felly 31 August 2017 Rwanda gets new Cabinet who is in New Times Rwanda Kigali Retrieved 5 September 2017 Administrator 3 September 2013 Rwanda is developing a world class business climate to attract investors Vivian Kayitesi Head of the Investment Promotion and Implementation Department Rwanda Development Board Singapore Macigindaba com Archived from the original on 5 September 2017 Retrieved 5 September 2017 RDB 5 September 2017 Rwanda Development Board Senior Management Kigali Rwanda Development Board RDB Retrieved 5 September 2017 Meyers Billy 2023 01 14 Why Arsenal have Visit Rwanda on their shirts HITC Dixon Ed 2021 08 17 Report Arsenal and Visit Rwanda seal UK 40m sleeve sponsorship extension SportsPro Rwanda signs deal with Paris St Germain to promote tourism Reuters 2019 12 04 Paris Saint Germain Signs Visit Rwanda Training Women s Main Shirt Deal Footy Headlines 2019 12 04 Bates Pearce 2019 12 05 PSG confirm Visit Rwanda training kit deal SportsPro Mahadik Gauresh 2023 05 11 PSG land sponsorship extension with Visit Rwanda SportsMint Media Retrieved 2023 07 26 VISIT RWANDA AND RWANDAIR JOIN BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE AS OFFICIAL PARTNERS www rwandair com May 13 2021 Retrieved 2023 07 26 Basketball Africa League And Rwanda Announce Five Year Extension www africa com 2023 07 10 Retrieved 2023 07 26 FC Bayern and Visit Rwanda agree partnership until 2028 fcbayern com 27 August 2023 Retrieved 28 August 2023 Smith Alan 2021 09 21 Arsenal face moral and social questions over Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal Football London Millar Colin 2022 02 21 Arsenal s Visit Rwanda sponsorship and the dark side to a sportswashing agenda The Mirror External links editWebsite of Rwanda Development Board 01 57 19 S 30 06 10 E 1 95528 S 30 10278 E 1 95528 30 10278 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rwanda Development Board amp oldid 1187981025, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
