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  About the webinar

Rwanda is often presented as one of Africa’s most notable examples of governance-led development. Its progress has not happened by accident. It reflects years of institutional reform and a deliberate effort to make integrity part of the country’s approach to development.

This webinar will look at the laws, policies and institutions behind that journey. It will consider how Rwanda’s approach to corruption, regulation and corporate governance has helped build confidence among investors and businesses.

The discussion will also look beyond the headline achievements. How do these systems work in practice? What makes them credible? Where is further progress still needed?

Rwanda’s place within East Africa and the wider international investment landscape will also form part of the conversation, including growing interest from Gulf countries and other global markets.

At the heart of the discussion is a simple question: can integrity become more than a compliance requirement and instead serve as a practical driver of trust, investment and long-term growth?

 The conversation will cover

  • The role of governance in Rwanda’s development
  • How strong institutions can build investor confidence
  • Rwanda’s legal and regulatory environment
  • Integrity and the country’s approach to corruption
  • Corporate governance within Rwanda’s business landscape
  • Attracting investment, skills and strategic partnerships
  • Rwanda’s role within East Africa
  • The practical experience of businesses and investors entering the market
  • Areas in which Rwanda’s governance framework could develop further
  • Lessons that other countries may draw from Rwanda’s experience

 Who should attend?

This webinar will be valuable for:

  • Board members and directors
  • Governance, legal and compliance professionals
  • Investors and investment advisers
  • Policymakers and public-sector leaders
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Development-finance practitioners
  • Organisations exploring opportunities in Rwanda and East Africa
  • Anyone interested in the connection between governance and economic development
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Meet the Speakers

Professor Mervyn King

Professor Mervyn King is Patron and founder of the Good Governance Academy, a Senior Counsel and former Judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa. As Chair Emeritus of the King Committee on Corporate Governance, he is internationally recognised for his work in governance, sustainability and integrated reporting. He has advised and spoken in more than 60 countries and authored numerous books in the field.

Dr Faustin Ntezilyayo

Dr Faustin Ntezilyayo is the former Chief Justice of Rwanda and an experienced international arbitrator. He has served as a Judge and Deputy Principal Judge of the East African Court of Justice, Rwanda’s Minister of Justice, Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda and Managing Director of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency. He has also served on the World Bank’s ICSID Panel of Conciliators.

Rudo Barbra Sibanda

Rudo Barbra Sibanda is an international business lawyer, entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Upendo Tech. Based in Kigali, she supports African start-ups and SMEs with business strategy, technology, investment readiness and transaction advisory. Her experience in Rwanda’s regulated trust and corporate-services sector includes helping clients establish businesses and structure investments across Africa. She holds an LLB, an LLM in Extractive Industry Law in Africa and a professional qualification in governance practice.

Join The Conversation

Join us as we look at what Rwanda has achieved, what work remains and whether integrity can become a genuine source of economic and institutional strength.

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EVENT TIMES

DATE:
13 October 2026

01:00 Los Angeles

04:00 New York

05:00 Rio de Janeiro

09:00 London

10:00 Cape Town

11:00 Riyadh

13:30 New Delhi

16:00 Beijing

17:00 Tokyo

19:00 Melbourne

21:00 Auckland

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