Private Sector Federation is pleased to announce the launching of the inaugural ‘Enterprise of the Year Awards – 2008’. This prestigious award seeks to recognize top Rwandan Enterprises in all sectors of the economy that are innovative and competitive. ..


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At a two-day workshop; on 22nd September and 23rd September 2008 organized by the chamber of young entrepreneurs in partnership with PSF department of employment and capacity building at Prime Holding conference hall, Kimihurura, Mr. Trevor Waldock, a renowned author on capacity building in leadership and entrepreneurial development told young entrepreneurs that Performance equals Potential minus Interference. ..

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Enterprise Uganda, an organisation that provides support to small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to improve their productivity, growth and competitiveness in Uganda on Thursday April 3 signed an MOU with PSF to roll out their entrepreneurship development program (EDP) in the Business Development Services (BDS) Centers across the country. ..

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Rwandan business people are now able to trade online with the rest of the world in real time at the one-stop centers premised at the network of Business Development Services (BDS) centers spread across the country. ..

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Picture: The State minister in charge of investment and export promotion Mr. Vincent Karega presiding at the project launch.

For the first time since the establishment of Business Development Services (BDS) centers in 2006, a three-day retreat is being held at La Palisse Hotel, Nyandungu to review their [BDS centers] respective performances. ..

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Picture: PSF chairman addressing participants during the retreat at La Palisse Nyandungu last Friday.

It vividly came out during the recently concluded BDS retreat at Nyandungu that some of the PSF ambassadors to the grassroots. ..

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Picture: OTF Consultant James Foster Presenting the BDS survey report.

February at PSF closed in style. The federation held a super dinner at Serena Kigali Hotel on Friday February 29, special for the corporate world of Rwanda. ..

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Picture: Minister of state in charge of industry and investment promotion, Hon Vincent Karega

On Monday February 25, Rwandan President Paul Kagame officially opened the 5th annual national leadership retreat at Akagera Game Lodge in Eastern Province. ..

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Picture: PSF Secretary General

Since Monday February 25, the PSF deputy secretary General, Mrs. Prisca Mujawayezu together with Mr. Sascha Flory; a German technical advisor and Mr. Jean Claude Uwizeyemungu, the PSF Local and Research Manager have been, and still are, on a countrywide evaluation tour of the Business Development Services (BDS) centers. ..
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On Wednesday February 27, PSF signed an MOU with Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) at the federation headquarters in Gikondo. ..
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Picture: PSF’s John Bosco Kalisa, DI/DANIDA’s David Erichsen and KAM’s Moses Kiambuthi signing the BMOs project at PSF Boardroom on Wednesday Feb/27

Officials from Junior Chamber International (JCI)—a worldwide organisation of young entrepreneurs, are in the country to train prospective and existing regional and Rwandan entrepreneurs about leadership and entrepreneurship skills. ..
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Picture: Mr. Roland Kwemain, the JCI 2008 Development Council Chairman for Africa and Middle East training regional (EAC) young entrepreneurs about leadership and entrepreneurship skills

The Director of Crafts, Arts and Artisan Chamber at PSF, Mrs. Chantal Magnifique confirmed on Tuesday February 12 that this year’s Jua Kali exhibition will for the first time be hosted by Rwanda, and will be held here in Kigali ..
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Picture: President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya visiting stands of Rwandan art and craft exhibitors during 2007 Jua Kali in Nairobi.

Everything thing is moving according to plan. The office in charge of Business Plan Competition (BPC) at PSF is working around the clock to ensure that winners of the third phase of the competition are announced in the next couple of weeks. ..
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Picture: Applicants of BPC III visiting some of the BPC-funded projects.

Tourism is a priority in Rwanda’s economic development. No wonder the sector is the main foreign exchange earner to Rwanda. Diversification of the tourism sector is high on the agenda of the national office of tourism and national parks (ORTPN) to increase the number of days tourists stay from the current average of 3 to 7 days. ..
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The two-year term for the elected PSF leaders at Provincial, District, Chamber and Board of Directors (BOD) levels ends mid this year. The department of member services and communications has begun serious preparations for democratic elections scheduled for the earliest next month. ..
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Picture: Pic 1-Counting votes of previous elections at Novotel Hotel, Kacyiru.

All is not well with the few professional doctors in Rwanda. Organised under an association; Association des Médecins Privé au Rwanda, the doctors on Friday 11th January at Hotel Gorilla in Kiyovu, formally addressed their concerns to Private Sector Federation (PSF) ...
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Picture: PSF Chairman Mr Robert Bayigamba (Centre), President of Chamber of Liberal Professions Mr Jean Haguma (Right)

On Monday 29th October 2007, Mrs. Barbara Barrett the president and chief executive officer of Triple Creek Ranch—an American small, intimate, all-inclusive resort for adult travelers offering magnificent elegance in a mountain retreat, together with a few delegates, visited PSF headquarters. ..
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Picture: Mrs Barbara Barrett_2nd right_addressing PSF leaders during he visit at the federation headquaters on 29.10.2007.

On Wednesday 24th October 2007, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the private sector federation (PSF) and the Dutch Employers Cooperation Programme (DECP) at the federation headquarters in Gikondo...
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Picture: DECP-Holland Director Jan Bout Karel and SG PSF Emmanuel Hategeka exchange cooperation agreement.

chambers, districts vow to deliver Gisenyi- The three-day federation leadership training ended successfully on Saturday 27th October 2007 here at Lake Kivu Serena hotel in Gisenyi...
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Picture: Group photo of leadership forum training in Gisenyi.

Gisenyi—A three-day training workshop for about 120 leaders of PSF—from top to the grassroots and leaders of business associations, was officially opened here at Lake Kivu Serena in Gisenyi Southern Province. These leaders will be camped in Gisenyi until Saturday 27 th October when the workshop will end and participants be awarded certificates. ..
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Picture: Group photo of those who attended the workshop.

Building capacities of private sector institutions—both internally (within the federation organs) and externally, is one the five pillars of PSF 2007-2010 strategic plan. As part of the strategic plan elaboration process, the federation secretariat is undergoing a five-day training on “effective employers’ organisation”—a training aimed at empowering the federation leaders at all levels with effective management skills. ..
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Picture: Group photo of DECP delegation with PSF Chairman Mr Robert Bayigamba, SG Mr Emmanuel Hategeka , DSG Ms Prisca Mujawayezu among other senior staff after signing a cooperation agreement.

Before this year ends, the private sector federation (PSF) will conduct a countrywide survey on the business climate of Rwanda. ..
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Picture: Mr Kaferapanjira (standing) the Chief Executive of MCCCI presenting approach to Business Climate Survey to PSF SG Emmanuel Hategeka (Middle) and staff.

Non Tariff Barriers (NTBs)—the hindrances to free flow of trade in the region besides the legitimate taxes and fees, are now topping agendas at different fora. Recently, when a delegation of East African Community (EAC) council of ministers, led by Mr. Eriya Kategaya, its chairperson, visited Private Sector Federation (PSF), he assured that they will table NTBs at the next meeting...
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Picture: PSF SG Mr Emmanuel Hategeka (L), Mr Eugene Torero Deputy Commissioner General of RRA, Mrs Victoria Kwakwa Country Manager of World Bank-Rwanda during presentation of NTBs report on Friday 12th 10 2007 .

As the deadline for receiving business partnership proposals for the next Dutch PSOM funding nears, interested Rwandan businessmen have been sensitised on application requirements. The deadline for receiving applications is February 20th 2008 at 15:00 Hrs, CET...
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Picture: Mr Joost Bolt sensitising businessmen about PSOM on Wednesday 10th October 2007 at PSF headquater.