Purpose
Catalyst for economic and climate resilience: who we are, what we stand for and who we work with.
Purpose overviewInsight
Thought leadership that empowers clients, industries, and society with insights that lead to innovation and progress.
Insight overviewAnalysis
East Africa
Rwanda is emerging as a leading hub for sustainable and climate finance in Africa. ASFI convenes the Rwanda Sustainable Finance Intensive (RwSFI) and the Sustainable Banking Roundtable in Kigali.
The national social security institution is the anchor domestic investor. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Kigali International Financial Centre initiatives aim to attract regional capital. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Capital markets are developing, with sovereign and green issuance. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Energy, housing and digital infrastructure are priorities. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Strong policy foundations—including a Sustainable Finance Framework, ESG banking guidance, and a Carbon Market Framework—have enabled early momentum across renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and landscape restoration.
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pension fund assets | Data pending | — |
| Insurance industry assets | Data pending | — |
| Listed equity market capitalisation | Data pending | — |
| Local-currency government bond market | Data pending | — |
| Infrastructure pipeline (tracked by ASFI) | Data pending | — |
Insight
Market Intelligence
How can East Africa mobilise institutional capital to close its climate finance gap and unlock long-term, resilient growth?
Market Intelligence
How can Rwanda pioneer innovative instruments, close bankability gaps, and establish itself as Africa’s climate finance hub?
Directory
Regulators
Rwanda’s capital markets regulator, in the RwSFI network.
Stock Exchanges
Rwanda’s securities exchange. Its Chief Executive Officer is part of the Rwanda Sustainable Finance Intensive network.
Events
Sustainable Finance Intensives
A transaction-focused platform connecting Rwanda’s climate ambition with investable outcomes.
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