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Riyadh, October 29, 2025 — The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) of Rwanda, in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), unveiled the Digital FDI Rwanda Report during the 9th Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh.
Developed jointly by MINICT, the DCO, and the World Economic Forum (WEF), the report outlines a detailed strategy to increase digital foreign direct investment, expand technology exports, and create new employment opportunities. It captures Rwanda’s rapid progress in digital transformation and provides actionable recommendations to enhance the country’s competitiveness as a digital investment hub.
H.E. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, emphasized that Rwanda’s development vision is rooted in digital transformation as a driver of economic growth, job creation, export expansion, and inclusive knowledge-based progress.
“This report gives us a clear framework to strengthen trust in our data ecosystem, enhance investor facilitation, and broaden digital skills,” she said. “Through collaboration with the DCO and WEF, we will continue advancing Rwanda’s Digital FDI landscape and build a more robust environment for global technology investors.”
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, praised Rwanda’s leadership and innovation in leveraging digital policy for national transformation:
“Rwanda’s journey shows that digital investment is not just about capital—it’s about vision, collaboration, and courage. Rwanda turned connectivity into opportunity and innovation into inclusion. Together, we are creating ecosystems of trust, talent, and transformation that turn digital potential into shared prosperity.”
The report notes that Rwanda’s strong governance, forward-looking policies, and investment-friendly environment have already attracted momentum across key sectors such as cloud services, fintech, BPO/ITO, data centers, and govtech. It proposes an action plan to enhance cross-border data flows, strengthen cybersecurity frameworks, improve investor facilitation, and build a skilled digital workforce.
Additionally, the document outlines a growing pipeline of investment opportunities and strategies to reduce compliance costs, harmonize digital regulations, and support tech firms in scaling both locally and internationally.
Serving as a model for other African and DCO Member States, the Digital FDI Rwanda Report provides a blueprint for nations aiming to replicate Rwanda’s success in creating an enabling environment for digital investment.
Rwanda, one of 16 DCO member countries, continues to use the organization’s platform to foster cross-border cooperation, unlock digital opportunities, and strengthen its position as a leading innovation hub in the global digital economy.
