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Rwanda's current guiding policy document, Vision 2020, aims to achieve middle-income status by 2020(...)The vision 2020 is now under review towards Vision 2050(...).In addition to gender equality, environmental protection and sustainable natural resource management, (...).Sectoral strategies underpinning the NST, are well aligned to ensure that Rwanda meets the sustainable development goals before 2030.

A seven-year National Strategy for Transformation (NST1, 201724), adopted in September 2017, is intended to guide implementation efforts during the remainder of Vision 2020 and the first four years of a new 30-year vision (Vision 2050), which is still at the blueprint stage. The main objectives of NST1 are to: accelerate inclusive economic growth and development founded on the private sector, knowledge and Rwanda's natural resources; (...)and consolidate good governance and justice as building blocks for equitable and sustainable national development.

(...)The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) investment-related support functions include providing assistance in: (...)obtaining an environmental impact assessment certificate. (...)

(...)Rwanda prohibits the manufacture and importation of polythene bags , dangerous chemical substances and pollutants , and certain drugs and agrochemicals.

Rwanda has not submitted any notifications to the Committee on Import Licensing since 2011. At that time, Rwanda had affirmed the absence of laws, regulations or procedures relevant to the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Nevertheless, prior authorization and/or licence requirements remain in place for certain imports, including: (...)ozone-layer-depleting substances and wild animals (Rwanda Environment Management Authority); (...)

Main changes to SEZ Policy, 2018
Issue 2010 Policy recommendation 2017 Policy recommendation
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Complementary policies and safeguard measures Maintain adequate safeguards on labour and environmental standards

(...)SEZ residents must have an investor certificate (costing USD 500) from the RDB as well as an SEZ user licence from the RDB. They must submit a business plan, architectural designs based on the relevant SEZ design, and an environmental impact assessment report. (...)

(...)According to the authorities, a draft law governing the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is undergoing legislative approval. Meanwhile, a ban on imports of GMOs remains in place.

Compulsory licences to use a protected plant variety, with fair remuneration, without the plant breeder's authorization may be granted for public interest reasons, defined as cases relating to social welfare, national security, or environment protection.

Rwanda presents tourism assets ranging from the natural attractions such as the world-famous mountain gorilla in the Volcanoes National Park, 13 species of primates in Nyungwe National park, about 700 species of birds, flora including the orchids, to the unique culture and heritage that make it a desirable destination for any type of tourist.