in Rwanda are to get better and more efficient services from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) as the institution automates critical services. RDD and Trade Mark East Africa today unveiled a new online system that will enable the former to serve its clients effectively and efficiently at the click of a button. This ends the need to visit RDB offices by clients as all services will be offered online.
Speaking during the launch, Yvette Umutoni, the Head of Investment at RDB said: “This launch couldn’t have come at a better time – a time when Rwanda just hosted the Transform Africa conference. We are on the right direction towards adopting technologies that benefit investors and the country in general,” she said.
Under the new arrangement, all key government agencies dealing with investors will operate under one platform. The e-portal will link and exchange important information with among others, electronic single window and online business registration. This will further speed the process of application for investment certificate, tax exemption requests and environment impact assessment.
The process of applying for investment certificates has been tedious with a lot of paperwork. It’s estimated that the portal will reduce the processing time by more than half. The transparency offered will also lead to increased compliance and informed resource allocation.
Source: Rwanda Focus

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