Exports growth triggers brighter economic look

With the current crisis hitting hard the global economy, the Rwanda government is hopeful that the rise in exports would help to cushion the country’s economy against spill-over effects.The Governor of the central bank, Claver Gatete says that the increase of exports in both volume and value of 58.2 per cent and 48.1 per cent, respectively, in the first six months of this year provide a bright look of the county’s economy.
BK Managing Director James Gatera (R) speaks at the monetary policy statement meeting as his counterparts Jack Kayonga (C) of BRD and Geoffrey Byegeka of CSS look on. The New Times /John Mbanda.
BK Managing Director James Gatera (R) speaks at the monetary policy statement meeting as his counterparts Jack Kayonga (C) of BRD and Geoffrey Byegeka of CSS look on. The New Times /John Mbanda.
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