• Launch of Discover Rwanda/Ontdek Rwanda Magazines and the University of Groningen research study on investment opportunities in Rwanda for Dutch Businesses.
10.30 Cluster One: Investment Climate in Rwanda
Overview of Rwanda’s social, political and economic environment. Dutch Rwanda cooperation:
• H.E Frans Makken, the Dutch Ambassador in Rwanda. Doing Business Culture: • Mr. Sven Piederiet, CEO, BRALIRWA/Heineken. Q & A session
11.15 Cluster Two: Agriculture (Horticulture, Floriculture, Stock breeding, Poultry and Dairy) and Agro Processing. • Honorable Agnes Kalibata, Minister of Agriculture & Animals Resources (MINAGRI) Q & A session
12.00 Cluster Three: Dutch Business in Rwanda
• Mr. Paul van Apeldoorn, Chief Commercial Officer, Banque Populaire/Rabobank, Rwanda.
• Mr. Co Meijer, Manager, Kadaster
Q & A session
12.30
Lunch with buffet and networking
14.00
Cluster Four: Energy and Infrastructure • Mr. James Sano, Deputy Director General, Water and Sanitation; Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA).
• Charles Nyirahuku, Head of Oil and Gas Unit; Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) Q & A session
14.45
Cluster Five: ICT, Telecom and E-Services • Mr. David Kanamugire, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.
Q & A session
15.15
Coffee Break
15.45
Cluster Six: Investment Opportunities - Rwanda is Open for Business • Mr. Joseph Mpunga, Director, One Stop Shop, Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
Opportunities in Rwanda within the context of Dutch business in Africa: • Mr. Bob van der Bijl, Managing Director, Netherlands African Business Council (NABC).
Q & A session
16.30 Cluster Seven: Dutch Foreign Policy on economic cooperation and development • Mr. Simon Smits, Director General, International Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, (EL&I).
• Mr. Joost Bolt, NL EVD Internationaal.
Q & A session
17.00 Closing remarks by the Rwandan Ambassador to the Netherlands
17.15 Reception, Networking and Cultural Expression