The report outlines an agenda to strengthen information and communication technology(ICT) services in Rwanda, where network coverage has improved but broadband uptake remains low. Rwanda needs to boost digital service use among consumers and the private sector by increasing access to affordable smart devices, expanding digital skills initiatives, and improving broadband quality and affordability through network upgrades, densification, and stricter competition enforcement. Key regulatory measures include a reference interconnection over (RIO), better spectrum management for next-gen technologies like 5G, and infrastructure sharing to lower service costs. While recent laws on personal data protection and cybersecurity have created a solid regulatory foundation, their implementation is still in progress. To achieve global standards, Rwanda must enhance regulations related to nonpersonal data portability and net neutrality, as current rules restrict cross-border data flows vitalfor digital market integration and e-commerce. This effort should be supported by regional andglobal collaboration on regulatory harmonization. Further public investment is needed to develop foundational digital public infrastructure, such as identifcation, trusted data sharing, and digital payments systems, to scale digital services safely and affordably. Additionally, improvements in the enabling framework and skills development are crucial for wider adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
Authors
- Disclosure Date
- 2024/11/12
- Disclosure Status
- Disclosed
- Doc Name
- Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum : Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda
- Pages
- 282
- Product Line
- Advisory Services & Analytics
- Published in
- United States of America
- Rel Proj ID
- RW-Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum: Pathways To Sustainable And -- P180792
- TF No/Name
- TF0C1454-Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum: Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusi
- Unit Owning
- EFI-AFR1-MTI-MacroFiscal-1 (EAEM1)
- Version Type
- Final
- Volume No
- 1
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 4
- Acknowledgments 8
- Abbreviations 11
- Executive Summary 13
- Overview 18
- PART 1 42
- GROWTH DIAGNOSTICS 42
- SOURCES OF GROWTH IN RWANDA DIAGNOSTIC OF GROWTH FUNDAMENTALS 43
- PART 2 70
- BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS 70
- DEVELOPMENT OF A PRODUCTIVE PRIVATE SECTOR 71
- GROWTH AND RESILIENCE THROUGH TRADE NEW POST-PANDEMIC POLICIES TO DRIVE EXPORTS 118
- PART 3 158
- BOOSTING JOBS AND INCLUSIVENESS 158
- STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION AND INCLUSIVE PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH 159
- CREATING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH INCOMES AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR 193
- PART 4 218
- BOOSTING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE 218
- Potential of Natural Assets and Environment To Contribute to Climate Resilient Greener and Inclusive Growth 219
- FISCAL SPACE FOR RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 246
