Rwanda Development Bank

Development Bank of Rwanda, commonly referred to by its French name Banque Rwandaise de Développement (BRD), is a development bank in Rwanda. It is one of the banks licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda, the national banking regulator.[1]

Development Bank of Rwanda
TypeParastatal
IndustryFinance
Founded1967
HeadquartersKigali, Rwanda
Key people
Francis Mugisha
Chairman
Eric Rutabana
Chief Executive Officer
ProductsLong Term Finance, Financial Advisory Services, Management Services, Export/Import Finance, Capacity Building, Trade Finance, Leasing Mortgage Finance
Total assetsUS$122 million (RWF:72 billion) (2011)
OwnerGovernment of Rwanda
Websitebrd.rw

Overview

The bank began its operations in 1967, as a long-term financial services provider, with the financing geared towards national development projects. As of April 2011, the total asset valuation of the bank was approximately US$122 million (RWF:72 billion), with shareholders equity of approximately US$42.3 million (RWF:25 billion) [2]

History

Development Bank of Rwanda, “BRD” is a public company, with a share capital of RWF:57,808,931,000 registered at the Office of the Registrar General, whose company code is n° 1000003547. BRD was incorporated on 5 August 1967. The period between 1967 and 1987 saw the institution invest heavily in pick-up trucks, finance and the finance of grinding mills.

Between 1988 and 1994, the bank expanded its services to the provision of loans in agro-industries, particularly tea and manufacturing, artisans and micro-enterprises. Furthermore, between 1995 and 2000, the bank underwent re-structuring, re-organization and re-capitalization, to repair the damage incurred during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide.

Since 2001, the bank has increased its focus on financing rural development projects, since 90% of the Rwandan population is rural.[3]

On October 16, 2014, BRD announced that it had completed its internal reorganization. This process included spinning off its commercial banking business into a new subsidiary that would be sold off to Atlas Mara Co-Nvest Limited. This subsidiary was incorporated to run the commercial loan portfolio, BRD's Insurance brokerage firm and a piece of a commercial plot adjacent to BRD's Kigali headquarters.[4] As at October 18, 2014, the newly formed Commercial Bank was yet to be given an official name and was awaiting a commercial banking license from the National Bank of Rwanda.[5]

Acquisition

In April 2011, BRD, acquired a 100% controlling interest in Housing Bank of Rwanda. BRD is in the process of absorbing the assets, liabilities and staff of HBR. After re-organization, BRD has commenced retail banking operations. In addition, it has begun underwriting mortgage products originated by other commercial banks in the country, in an attempt to increase home ownership in Rwanda.

At the time of takeover, HBR's total assets were valued at about US$23.7 million (RWF:14 billion).[6][7]

Subsidiaries

The bank has two subsidiaries, owned 100%, namely:

Ownership

The bank's stock is owned by the following sovereign and corporate entities:[10]

Development Bank of Rwanda Stock Ownership'
RankName of OwnerPercentage Ownership
1Government of Rwanda
2Rwanda Public Enterprises
3Private Institutions in Rwanda
4Agence française de développement (AFD)
5German Investment Corporation (DEG)
6Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO)
7Administration Générale de la Coopération au Développement of Belgium (AGCD)
8Bank of Tokyo
Total100.00

Sectors of Operation

The sectors include the following: [11]

  • Agriculture & livestock;
  • Manufacturing industry;
  • Education and Health care;
  • Energy and Water;
  • Hotel and Tourism;
  • ICT;
  • Transport and related facilities;
  • Exports;
  • Real Estate
  • Micro-finance

Products & Facilities

The Development Bank of Rwanda put great products in front of their customers. These Products are:
Investment Financing

  • Loans;
  • Leasing;
  • Equity;
  • Refinancing;
  • Capacity Building;
  • Advisory

Branches

To bring services closer to the people, the bank maintains branches at the following locations: [12]

Governance

As of November 2019, the following constitute the Board of Directors of the bank:[13]

  • Francis Mugisha - Chairman of the Board
  • Athanase Rutabingwa - Director
  • Agnes Kanyangeyo - Director
  • Eric Rwigamba - Director
  • Antonina Kayitesi Rutembesa - Director
  • Athanase Rutabingwa - Director
  • Cyrille Hategekimana - Director
  • Eric Gasana Kwizera - Director
  • Patrick Mwesige - Director

The following are members of the Senior Management Team at the Development Bank of Rwanda, as of November 2019.

  • Eric Rutabana - Chief Executive Officer
  • Benjamin Manzi - Chief Finance Officer
  • Lilliane U. Igihozo - Chief Operations Officer
  • Blaise Pascal Gasabira - Chief Strategy Officer
  • Odeth Mbabazi Chief Human Capital and Administration Services
  • Loyce K. BAMWINE - Company Secretary & General Counsel
  • Jules Mukulira - Ag. Chief Risk Officer
  • Bosco MKOMBOZI Karake Chief Internal Auditor

See also

References
  1. List of Licensed Banks In Rwanda Archived 2012-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Butera, Saul (2011-04-27). "Rwanda: Development Bank Takes Full Control of Housing Bank". The New Times (Kigali). Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  3. History_of_BRD History of BRD
  4. "Atlas Mara completes acquisition of BRD". New Times. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  5. "Atlas Mara Co-Nvest Limited Completion of Acquisition of New Commercial Bank From Development Bank of Rwanda". Market Wired. Atlas Mara Co-Nvest Limited. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  6. Butera, Saul (2011-04-27). "Rwanda: Development Bank Takes Full Control of Housing Bank". The New Times (Kigali). Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  7. Ojulu, Edward (2012-05-22). "Rwanda: Retail Banking Unveils New Opportunities At BRD". Rwanda Focus (Kigali). Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  8. About BRD Development Fund
  9. Butera, Saul (2011-04-27). "Rwanda: Development Bank Takes Full Control of Housing Bank". The New Times (Kigali). Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  10. "Home". Development Bank of Rwanda. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  11. Operational Sectors of Development Bank of Rwanda
  12. "Home". Development Bank of Rwanda. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  13. Key People At Development Bank of Rwanda
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