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AfricaJanuary 2 2019

John Rwangombwa: Delivering Rwanda's digital-driven economy, where everyone is a winner

Rwandan central bank governor John Rwangombwa explains how the government's drive to achieve a cashless society will benefit all levels of society by expanding financial inclusivity, increasing tax revenues and boosting grassroots businesses.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution was a theme for the 2016 World Economic Forum (WEF). In his comment on this subject, Klaus Schwab, the founder of WEF, warned that unless policy-makers adapt and embrace a world of disruptive change to maintain a competitive edge, they will face increasing trouble in this ever-changing era.  

Rwanda is part of the global community, and is not immune to this change; as a country that is always forward looking and open to explore new ways on improving the overall economic situation of its people, we have not waited for the wave to hit, but instead have taken an active role in ensuring that we reap the benefits this revolution has to offer – and our efforts are paying off.  

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