Rwanda is set to unveil its first-ever Green Exchange Window (GEW), a specialized platform designed to promote sustainable and environmentally responsible investment across the country and the wider African continent.
The platform, established by the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) in partnership with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, will be officially launched during the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference, scheduled to take place in Kigali from November 26 to 28, 2025.
According to Celestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of the RSE, the initiative is a major step in positioning Rwanda as a regional hub for sustainable finance. “The Green Exchange Window will enable the listing and trading of green, social, and sustainability-linked financial products that adhere to global standards while addressing Africa’s unique development needs,” he said.
The new platform aims to attract both local and international investors to fund projects that advance climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and other environmentally friendly ventures. It will also enhance transparency and accountability by ensuring that all listed products comply with internationally recognized sustainability frameworks.
Rwanda has already demonstrated growing interest in sustainable finance, with more than Rwf 70 billion raised through green and sustainability-linked instruments — including bonds issued by the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and other institutions.
Rwabukumba emphasized that the GEW will serve as a catalyst for mobilizing more capital toward projects aligned with Rwanda’s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy, while creating new opportunities for investors seeking impact-driven portfolios.
“The GEW will not only strengthen Rwanda’s financial market ecosystem but also contribute significantly to Africa’s collective transition toward low-carbon and inclusive growth,” he added.
The launch of the Green Exchange Window comes at a time when global investors are increasingly prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in their investment decisions. Experts say Rwanda’s early adoption of such a platform places it among a select group of African nations leading the continent’s sustainable finance agenda.
The upcoming ASEA conference is expected to draw policymakers, investors, and financial market leaders from across Africa and beyond, marking another milestone in Rwanda’s journey toward becoming a sustainable investment destination.
