Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with @Mparirwa, Director of Strategic Projects Implementation at @BRDbank , to discuss potential areas of collaboration and share insights about our Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship (#EDF) Program, including preparations for EDF Cohort 4.
The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and skills development, and to explore ways of strengthening pathways that support young people from ideation to practical, community-based solutions.
We are grateful for the insightful guidance and constructive feedback shared during the meeting, which will help shape and strengthen the future impact of the EDF program.
We look forward to continued engagement and potential collaboration aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and contributing to sustainable development in Rwanda.
#TICO #EDFProgram #YouthEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #SkillsDevelopment #Partnerships #Rwanda
From digital bookkeeping to one-click savings, Rwanda’s tech startups are solving real challenges every day. Through Hanga Ventures Ignite under RDAP, BRD has committed over EUR 2M to 28 homegrown startups, including @usekayko, which has digitized bookkeeping for 10,000+ merchants, and @savedirectlyltd, which is expanding digital savings access for informal sector workers across Rwanda. 🇷🇼🚀 Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive digital economy for all.
#RDAP #DigitalRwanda #Innovation
The Development Bank of Rwanda (@BRDbank) joined families, survivors to remember former employees and clients of the bank and the former Housing Bank of Rwanda who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Read more: https://t.co/5SvUz33GVk
Our Integrated Annual Report 2025 highlights a structural repositioning of the bank as the central enabler of Rwanda’s development financing ecosystem, marked by the historic achievement of surpassing FRW 1 trillion in total assets, a 30% increase year-on-year.
👉🏾Read more: https://t.co/5kCNndm9ra
We recently earned accreditation from the @theGCF, marking a major milestone in our journey toward sustainable financing and national impact.
This accreditation reflects international recognition of our capacity to manage climate finance projects in line with global fiduciary, environmental, and social standards. It strengthens our resilience, safeguards our environment, and positions us to lead larger climate initiatives while keeping a greener, more sustainable Rwanda at the heart of everything we do.
We hosted H.E. Abdullah Kh. Almusabeeh, President of @badeabank, for a high-level meeting to deepen the longstanding cooperation between the two institutions and advance their shared commitment to sustainable development financing.
The meeting culminated in the signing of a new USD 25 million financing facility that will strengthen BRD’s capacity to finance projects that support sustainable development and job creation- including exports and manufacturing, affordable housing, and women-led enterprises- in line with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
On the sidelines of the @africaceoforum, we have officially signed an investment agreement with the African Local Currency Bond Fund (ALCB Fund), managed by Cygnum Capital Group Ltd, and reopened its second Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance in Rwandan francs.
This partnership marks an important step in attracting international investors into Rwanda’s capital markets and increasing long-term funding in local currency.
The investment will support key sectors that contribute to Rwanda’s development, including affordable housing, business growth, job creation, and enterprises that create positive impact in communities.
We thank Cygnum Capital Group Ltd, ALCB, and TCX for their partnership and trust in Rwanda’s growth journey.
This milestone reflects growing confidence in Rwanda’s sustainable finance market and the country’s long-term development vision.
#SustainableFinance #CapitalMarkets #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #WeEmpowerYou
We have officially signed a EUR 30 Million financing agreement with @GruppoCDP, Italy’s national development institution, to support green investments in Rwanda.
This partnership will help BRD increase funding for environmentally friendly projects and support Rwanda’s journey toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
We are grateful to CDP for their partnership and confidence in Rwanda’s development vision.
Together, we are building a greener future.🌿
#GreenFinance #IremeInvest #WeEmpowerYou”
Today, the Chairman of the Board, @bj_pittman, CEO of BRD, @stellarusine, and members of the BRD leadership team engaged with the President of the @AfDB_Group, @sidi432085 on strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing sustainable development priorities. #PartnershipsForGrowth
YEEESSS! TODAY IS GRADUATION🎓🔥
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 of @RwandaPolytec!
Nshuti zacu, your hard work paid off🥳!
Go build businesses.
Go innovate.
Go create jobs.
Go change lives.
Go make Rwanda proud!
You did it, and at BRD, we celebrate you❤️.
And yes… update that LinkedIn profile ASAP😉! #RP9thGraduation
Our Agriculture Financing Unit, in partnership with @IronaLtd hosted a two-day training for Agri-SMEs across Rwanda. 🌱
The training helped entrepreneurs strengthen their skills in business management, financial literacy, record keeping, and investor readiness to improve access to finance.
This is part of our 4-month Enterprise Support Program supporting Agri-SMEs to grow, create jobs, and contribute to Rwanda’s agriculture sector. 🚜📈
#Agribusiness #InvestorReadiness #AccessToFinance #RwandaAgriculture