Resources

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to achieve Rwanda‟s development goals as set out in Vision 2020. With the application of previous tourism policies, the country has been able to make significant progress in developing and managing its tourism sector in recent years. In 2008, the number of foreign visitors to Rwanda reached just under one million from about 826,000 in 2007, an increase of 30 per cent. Estimates indicate that tourism revenues significantly increased between 2007 and 2008, from $138 million to $209 million.

Policies

Rwanda Tourism Policy

Rwanda's tourism industry accounts for a significant portion of foreign revenue. Current estimates for tourism revenue in 2007 and 2008 make up almost as much as the entire export base - $209 million in 2008 compared to $262 million for official exports. This makes the industry very important for Rwanda's macroeconomic stability and prospects of economic growth.

Rwanda Competition and Consumer Protection Policy

The main role of the Rwanda Competition and Consumer Protection Policy is to promote fair competition, providing consumers access to products and services at competitive prices and better quality and to create an environment, which is conducive to investment. This section appraises the various options for the implementation of the Competition law and policy.

Laws

Tourism Law

Law modifying and complementing Law n° 49/2013 of 28/06/2013 establishing Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) and determining its mission, organisation and functioning

Companies Law

Pursuant to Law n°11/2008 of 06/05/2008 establishing the institute of certified Public Accountants of Rwanda and determining its powers, organization and functioning.

The Law on Investment Promotion and Facilitation

Law modifying and complementing Law n° 49/2013 of 28/06/2013 establishing Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) and determining its mission, organisation and functioning

Consumer Protection & competition Law

Having reviewed Law n° 26/2005 of 17/12/2005 relating to investment and export promotion and facilitation.
The purpose of this Law is to promote and facilitate investment in Rwanda.

Building code

The overall mission of Rwanda Housing Authority is to implement the national housing and construction policies through coordination, conception, development, monitoring and evaluation of actions and programs so as to improve the overall living conditions of Rwandan citizen and contribute to the development of the country.

Ministerial Orders

Ministerial order determining conditions for occupational health and safety

Institutions and companies operating in sectors other than those specified above and employing fifty (50) persons shall also put in place a health and safety committee.

Ministerial order on tourism entities licensing and grading

Ministerial Order determining requirements and fees for tourism entity to be granted operating license.
Ministerial order no25 of 14/09/2016 determining requirements and fees for tourism entity to be granted operating license.