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<p>The inaugural UK-Rwanda Business Forum, convened a panel discussion between esteemed figures from both the public and private sectors, to explore the vast opportunities in Rwanda. They engaged in discussions regarding their journey of growth, reflecting on how they&#8217;ve expanded their investments, amplified their impact, and accumulated wealth in the process.</p>


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UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

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<p>The 2024 edition of the Africa Business Forum invited the public and private sector to have an open dialogue about Africa’s efforts to accelerate the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the agenda 2063, the Africa we want. This Focus On brings key voices to highlight what needs to be done to boost Africa’s transformation through education, technology, and innovation.</p>


Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

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<p>The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa has announced that Rwanda&#8217;s monetary policy rate will be maintained at 7.5 per cent. This decision follows a review of the economy from November 2023 to February 2024. The last MPC meeting in November 2023 also maintained the lending rate at 7.5 per cent. with the last increment in August 2023 of 50 basis points. Inflation currently stands at 5 per cent, falling within the target band, with the decline in core inflation attributed to improved rainfall and softer energy prices and high sectorial performance. The Governor noted that global developments could influence future monetary policy outcomes.</p>


National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

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<p>The Africa Business Forum 2024, a pivotal event which recently took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Spearheaded by Claver Gatete, the UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, this gathering marks a significant milestone in shaping the continent&#8217;s future. Under the overarching theme of &#8220;Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation,&#8221; leaders, innovators, and visionaries converge to explore pathways for sustainable growth and development.</p>


ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

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<p>Representatives of four British funding bodies took on the stage at the UK-Rwanda Business Forum to share their journey of investing in critical and priority sectors in Rwanda and to encourage more British investors to take part in the country&#8217;s vibrant economy.</p>


UK-Rwanda Business Forum: British Investment Partnership Offer

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<p>In this episode Saving Lives and Livelihoods, the team travels to Tanzania as part of the national vaccination programme.</p>


Saving lives and saving livelihoods initiative: Tanzania’s vaccination story

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<p>Africa Business Forum will be held under the theme, Boosting Africa’s transformation through education, science, technology, and innovation. The goal of the Africa Business Forum is to promote an on-going dialogue between the private and the public sectors in Africa to accelerate collective efforts towards realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, of the African Union. This segment will interrogate what it will take to realise the &#8220;Africa We Want&#8221; and reimagine Africa&#8217;s Tech and STEM future.</p>


Africa Business Forum 2024: Reimagining Africa’s Tech & STEM Future

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<p>Africa continues to face significant headwinds including rising living costs, weakening economic growth, tightening of global financial conditions, increasing effects of climate change, lingering impacts of health pandemics, and geopolitical tensions. This panel discussion reflects on Africa&#8217;s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook Report for 2024.</p>


AfDB: Africa’s 2024 Macroeconomic Performance & Outlook Report

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<p>In this episode of Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative, we visit Katavi in Tanzania to see what the national vaccination program has achieved while delivering vaccinations against measles.</p>


Saving lives, one shot at a time: Africa’s vaccination story

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<p>While the Covid-19 Pandemic posed a threat to the world and to Africa, it also presented an opportunity to rethink, shift and reset. In the face of Covid-19 Ethiopia took the initiative to implement improved practices focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene.</p>


Saving Lives and Saving Livelihoods Initiative: Strengthening of Africa’s health systems

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<p>Experience the CNBC AFRICA special: Celebrating Rwanda Day in Washington DC, where the diaspora unites, milestones are shared, and cross-border investment opportunities abound.</p>


Celebrating Rwanda Day in Washington DC

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<p>With almost 100 million out-of-school children in sub-Saharan Africa, investing in education presents an opportunity to spur development, lifting a generation from poverty and social disparities. EdTech Mondays Africa explores the commitments that can be made &#8211; from educator capacity to infrastructure and technology, to usher in a new social contract through education.</p>


Ed-Tech Monday: Investment in Education for Transformative Learning

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<p>Discover Rwanda shines a spotlight on Rwanda&#8217;s entertainment renaissance and its ascent to the second-position in MICE destination in Africa. Experience the magic as global superstars light up Kigali&#8217;s stadiums, marking a cultural milestone for the nation.</p>


Rwanda Rising: A Symphony of Stars in Kigali

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<p>With the African gaming market poised to hit one billion dollars in 2024, CNBC Africa brings you key issues to be addressed at the forthcoming African Gaming Expo.</p>


Focus On: Africa gaming industry to reach $1bn in 2024

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<p>WEF Davos 2024 came to a close with delegates across the globe highlighting challenges impacting the global economy, but also showcasing best solutions and policies to steer trade in a positive direction. This highlights special brings together key voices from WEF as they discuss the AfCFTA.</p>


WEF Davos 2024: Rebuilding Trust: Highlights Special

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<p>Imagination is more important than knowledge. Are creative industries Africa&#8217;s secret weapon to lead the global economy? How can the continent optimize and leverage on this? Join CNBC Africa as the leading industry experts from across the continent gathers at WEF Davos as they delve deeper into this.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Creative Industries Africa: The Creative Cradle

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<p>During a time when the global economy is battling inflation, coupled with the call for countries to increase their effort to become more sustainable, how will Africa bond together to rise up to the challenge? A panel of industry experts joins to discuss sustainability and inclusion as Africa unite to rise together.</p>


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UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

UK-Rwanda Business Forum: British Investment Partnership Offer

Saving lives and saving livelihoods initiative: Tanzania’s vaccination story

Africa Business Forum 2024: Reimagining Africa’s Tech & STEM Future

AfDB: Africa’s 2024 Macroeconomic Performance & Outlook Report

Saving lives, one shot at a time: Africa’s vaccination story

Saving Lives and Saving Livelihoods Initiative: Strengthening of Africa’s health systems

Celebrating Rwanda Day in Washington DC

Ed-Tech Monday: Investment in Education for Transformative Learning

Rwanda Rising: A Symphony of Stars in Kigali

Focus On: Africa gaming industry to reach $1bn in 2024

WEF Davos 2024: Rebuilding Trust: Highlights Special

DAVOS 2024: Creative Industries Africa: The Creative Cradle

DAVOS 2024: Sustainability and Inclusion: Together We Rise

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UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

UK-Rwanda Business Forum: British Investment Partnership Offer

Saving lives and saving livelihoods initiative: Tanzania’s vaccination story

Africa Business Forum 2024: Reimagining Africa’s Tech & STEM Future

AfDB: Africa’s 2024 Macroeconomic Performance & Outlook Report

Saving lives, one shot at a time: Africa’s vaccination story

Saving Lives and Saving Livelihoods Initiative: Strengthening of Africa’s health systems

Celebrating Rwanda Day in Washington DC

Ed-Tech Monday: Investment in Education for Transformative Learning

Rwanda Rising: A Symphony of Stars in Kigali

Focus On: Africa gaming industry to reach $1bn in 2024

WEF Davos 2024: Rebuilding Trust: Highlights Special

DAVOS 2024: Creative Industries Africa: The Creative Cradle

DAVOS 2024: Sustainability and Inclusion: Together We Rise

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