Factors Attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in Rwanda: The Case of Selected Companies

Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2

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Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the important factors attracting FDI in Rwanda. It attempts to answer the question: "What are the important factors attracting FDI in Rwanda?" to reach the suitable response, a questionnaire was administered to 30 foreign investors in Rwandaregistered in different economic sectors such as manufacturing, ICT, banking, mining, education, construction, agriculture, accommodation and fast moving consumer goods. For data analysis, SPSS software has helped to summarize the findings. The study concludes that constitutional and legal protection of FDI, free transfer of capital and profit gains, market and resources availability, strategic location, hospitality towards FDI, security, tax system, high demand level with reasonable competitionthe key factors attracting FDIs in Rwanda. This article will help economists and potential investors to understand the main determinants of FDIs in Rwanda. Keywords: Factors, investment, Foreign Direct Investments

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Steven N. Balinda

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Steven N. Balinda (2016). Factors Attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in Rwanda: The Case of Selected Companies. Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, 1(2), 59-67. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-394691