Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 7/12/2019

The Private Sector Federation (PSF) – Rwanda is a professional organization, dedicated to promote and represent the interests of the private sector in Rwanda, but its chair is selected and appointed by the government and the organization receives funding from some government agencies.  It is an umbrella organization that groups ten professional chambers.  The PSF was established in December 1999, replacing the former Rwanda Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  PSF’s primary roles are to represent and serve the interests of the entire private sector through lobbying and advocacy, while at the same time providing timely and relevant business development services that lead to sustainable private sector-led economic growth and development.  U.S. companies are welcome to join the PSF.  See www.psf.org.rw for more information.

The East African Business Council (EABC) is the umbrella organization of the private sector in East Africa, headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania.  Established in 1997, EABC facilitates private sector participation in the integration process of the EAC to improve the region’s trade and investment climate.  Currently, EABC has 54 associations and 102 corporate members.  Membership is open to all companies and business associations with interest and operations in the region. See http://www.eabc.info  for more information.

The Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA):  Any licensed banks in Rwanda are eligible for membership in the RBA.  See www.rba.rw for more information.

Rwanda Tours & Travel Association (RTTA).  The association represents a wide spectrum of travel and vacation operators active in Rwanda. See http://www.rtta.rw/ for more information.
 

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