to the Rwandan Embassy in your respecti ve countries. ‘Entry Facility’ documents can be secured online from the immigrati on department for nati onals of countries without a Rwandan embassy.The nati onals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter into Rwanda: USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, DRC, Sweden, Mauriti us, South Africa and Hong Kong

Rwanda has diplomati c missions in the following countries/citi es: South Africa, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, China, India, Tokyo, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, New York, Washington DC, Netherlands.

COMMUNICATIONThe country has an excellent telecommunicati on network. MTN Rwanda covers almost 90% of the enti re nati on’s landscape providing GSM telephone technology.

RWANDATEL provides mobile phones based on CDMA. Kigali is awash with fast speed internet cafés or on your mobile phone for those connected to MTN Rwanda.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONThere is arrange of diff erent categories of hotels in Kigali, and more importantly near the expo ground. Reservati ons can be made upon request.

Rwanda is well served regionally and internati onally by several airlines, including the

nati onal carrier Rwandair.Visas may be secured promptly upon applicati on

www.exporwanda.com

CONTACTSYou can contact the following personnel for any inquiries regarding the event.

KARANGWA EPHREMPromoti ons and Fairs Manager

Cell: 250 08 307330Email: Ephremk@rpsf.org.rw

NASTA MUNARAIn charge of the Permanent Expo Secretariat

250 08 616297nmunara@yahoo.com, nastam@rpsf.org.rw Expo website: WWW.exporwanda.com

MINICOMThe 11th Internati onal Trade Fair 2008 is organised by Rwanda Private sector

Federati on in conjucti on with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, (MINICOM)

28TH AUGUST TO 8TH SEPTEMBER 2008

GIKONDO EXPO GROUND, KIGALI-RWANDA

Rwanda is well served regionally and internati onally by several airlines, including the

nati onal carrier Rwandair.Visas may be secured promptly upon applicati on

TRAVEL INFO

RITF is Rwanda’s major annual exhibiti on organized by the Private Sector Federati on (PSF), in conjuncti on with the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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The 11th Rwanda Internati onal Trade Fair aims at promoti ng Trade and Investment not only in Rwanda but also in the enti re region

The event will render Countries, Sub Regional and Regional communiti es a forum of creati ng synergy of their resources, technologies, and products.

THE IMPACT OF EXHIBITIONS We stress with no doubt that exhibiti ons and trade fairs are one of the basic elements in a strategy to accelerate regional development, boost the rate of economic growth, and sustain progress towards the development of the enti re region.

In a liberalizing and integrati ng world economy, our region will need to exert greater eff orts at promoti ng trade and showcase their new products in order to reap benefi ts from the emerging world economic systems.

WHAT’S NEW WITH EXPO 2008?RITF 2008 will be an extensive gateway for elaborati ng abreast informati on on Industrial goods, Electrical goods and appliances, Trade and services, Engineering products, Agricultural products, Machinery, Foods and Beverages, Chemicals and Cosmeti cs,Farm implements, Timber and Furniture,Texti les and garments, Gift arti cles and Craft s, ICT, Cultural and tourist arti cles etc…..

The 11th RITF is therefore, considered to be the natural venue for businessmen interested in regional expansion of their establishments. Traders and investors of the region will therefore be marking this event on their calendar as a “must att end”,

The event will provide a unique opportunity for the parti cipati ng business community to meet, interact, and gain exposure to their customers and potenti al consumers and also create a network and exchange of ideas as it will att ract visitors from diff erent parts of the world.For the fi rst ti me the booths will be constructed in new giant and permanent exhibiti on tents

VISITORS ADMISSION:General Public: All durati on Offi cial Opening ceremony: 28th August 2008 in the aft ernoonClosing ceremony: 08th September 2008 in the aft ernoon.

10th RITF 2007 number of Exhibitors- Total 323 - Local: 227 companies - Internati onal: 96 companies

Countries represented were 9 which include;Uganda Kenya Tanzania Burundi India Ethiopia Ghana Egypt Rwanda

EXHIBITS PROFILE: The range of exhibits includes the following:- Electrical goods and appliances- Manufactured products - Machinery- Trade and services - Engineering products- Agricultural products - Foods and Beverages - Chemicals and Cosmeti cs - Farm implements - Timber and Furniture - Texti les and garments - Gift arti cles and craft s - ICT - Cultural and tourist arti cles

The above exhibits are grouped according to their economic sector.

PROHIBITED EXHIBITS: Arms, drugs, politi cal and religious aff airs

RITF VISITOR PROFILE: - Consumers - Traders - Importers- Whole sellers - Agents - VIPs - General public - Business executi ves 10TH RITF 2007 VISITORS: - General public, Business Visitors including Overseas Visitors:12.965/day.

SPACE ALLOCATION: Space is allocated in multi ples of 9 square meters each, as the minimum space allocati on with constructed stands. An open space can be provided depending on the type of item one would like to exhibit.

Equipment available for hire: (From private suppliers)- Chairs - TV - Tables - Computers- Shelves - DVD players- Show cases - Fridges- Carpets etc

EXPO BUSINESS CENTER: (From private suppliers) An Expo Business Center will be available in the 11th RITF and it will off er secretarial services, photocopying, binding, typing, internet surfi ng etc.

ADVERT SPACE: Strategic advert space is available. It should be used on request from the organizers.Also the Expo Secretariat will undertake design and booking for our famous pre-event exhibitor’s catalogue.

CAR PARK: The RITF has a large car parking lot, which is situated out side the faircomplex. A ti cket should be bought for all vehicles in the car park. Only authorized vehicles may be brought into the fair ground.

Cost of exhibition space: RATE PER STAND OF 9 M²

Type of Stand

Local Exhibitors

Foreign Exhibitors

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50,000 rwf/M2 150 USD/M2

PAYMENT AND BOOKINGPayment by cheque or bank transfer shall be made to the Private Sector Federati on.

DISCOUNTFully registered members of the Private Sector Federati on shall be allowed a discount of 5%

CANCELLATIONNo cancellati on shall be accepted aft er 28th July, 2008-the fi nal date for registrati on and the organizers retain the right to reallocate stands “booked” but not fully paid for by the date.

Deadline of Applicati on: 28th July 2008

WHO WILL BE THERE?Leading Rwandan companies: large, medium, & small and exhibitors from diff erent countries of the world. Projecti ons from initi al interest in Expo 2008 indicate that more exhibitors than in the previous versions will be att ending.

RWANDA FACT SHEET

The Republic of Rwanda has an area of approximately 26,338 sq (10,169 sq miles),

lies at the threshold of East and Central Africa. Rwanda is centrally located bordering the Republic of Tanzania in the East, by Uganda in the North, by Burundi in the south and by DRC in the West.

Capital City: KigaliPopulati on: 9.480 millionOffi cial Languages: English and French

Major Religions: Catholic, Protestants, Islamic and Adventi st

Exchange Rate: 1US$-540 RwfGDP per- capita: $ 273 USDInternet domain: rwInternati onal code : +250

The climate: Tropical temperate climate, Temperatures between 12˚ and 27˚C throughout the year

Major Exports – Coff ee, Tea, Minerals, Pyrethrum, Fruits, Vegetables and Fresh fl owers as well as a buoyant tourism industry.