Rwanda Launches Digital FDI Report to Boost Investment and Tech Growth

The report, unveiled at the 9th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, highlights Rwanda’s rapid digital transformation and presents policy and regulatory reforms to position the country as a competitive hub for digital-economy investment.

“Rwanda’s vision is anchored in digital transformation to accelerate economic growth, create jobs, expand exports, and build an inclusive, knowledge-based economy,” said Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation. “This report provides a roadmap to continue building a global business environment for technology companies by strengthening trust in our data ecosystem, improving investor facilitation, and expanding digital skills.”

Deemah AlYahya, DCO Secretary-General, praised Rwanda’s approach, saying the country “turned connectivity into opportunity and policy into empowerment.” She said digital investment is about “courage, collaboration, and conviction,” and highlighted Rwanda as a model for transforming innovation into inclusive progress.

The report identifies sectors driving Rwanda’s digital economy, including cloud services, fintech, business process outsourcing, data centers, and government technology. It also recommends measures to enable cross-border data flows, establish transparent cybersecurity rules, create efficient investor facilitation systems, and develop future-ready talent pipelines.

Rwanda’s clear governance structures, pro-innovation policies, and investment-friendly reforms are already generating momentum, according to the report. It also provides guidance for reducing compliance costs, harmonizing digital regulations, and supporting technology firms to expand domestically and internationally.

Serving as a model for African and DCO member states, the report demonstrates how nations can create an enabling environment for digital investment while promoting inclusion and sustainable growth.

Rwanda is one of 16 DCO member states, an intergovernmental organization founded in 2020 to accelerate the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy. Together, the member states represent nearly $3.5 trillion in GDP and a population of over 800 million, more than 70% under the age of 35.

The DCO platform will continue to support Rwanda in expanding cooperation, unlocking cross-border opportunities, and positioning the country as a leading hub in the global digital economy.