KEY INSIGHTS The study confirmed strong potential for expanding Rwanda’s domestic production of sustainable construction materials. By localising manufacturing, the park could reduce reliance on imports, strengthen supply chains and lower costs for developers, particularly in the affordable housing sector. It would also create a platform for job creation and greener industrial growth. The Rwamagana site was found to have solid infrastructure foundations and good access to transport links and raw materials, making it well suited for this type of development. CHALLENGES AND CONSIDERATIONS To ensure long-term success, several issues require careful planning. These include establishing a clear governance and ownership model, securing early anchor tenants, developing technical capacity around newer green-material technologies, and ensuring that core utilities, such as power, water and waste systems, are designed to aid eco-industrial performance. Addressing these factors early will be critical for building investor confidence and delivering an efficient, sustainable GBMZ.
LOOKING AHEAD Following the feasibility study, Altair
International has been appointed to support NIRDA in the next phase of the project. This follow-on assignment includes evaluating potential public-private partnership (PPP) partners and developing the SPV structure that will oversee the GBMZ’s development and management. This marks a significant step toward realising Rwanda’s vision of a modern, green industrial ecosystem. The GBMZ has the potential to become a flagship project for sustainable industrialisation in East Africa. Altair is proud to shape this vision and contribute to a greener industrial future for Rwanda.
Written by OLU OLANREWAJU, DIRECTOR
olu.olanrewaju@altairltd.co.uk
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