specifically required for software development.
These types of Graduates will in addition to
Computer Science graduates are essential for
supporting the development of the Rwandan
Software Industry.
Prerequisites
P7.3
Implement a Programme to enact enforceable
copyright and Intellectual Property Rights laws
directed at encouraging the inflow of Software
Development related foreign direct investments
(FDIs) by International Software Houses and
Computer Companies into Rwanda.
Non
Plan-Action Linkages
Enact
enforceable
copyright
and
Intellectual Property Rights
laws to
attract Software Development related
foreign direct investments (FDIs) by 2003
Non
P7.4
&
The National Transitional
Assembly
L2.3
Prerequisites
Implement an Initiative aim at attracting at least
5 Fortune 500 companies to out-source computer
services and software development in Rwanda
by 2005
Ministry of Justice and
Institutional Relations
Plan-Action Linkages
RIPA to put in place and implement an
initiative to attract at least 5 Fortune 500
companies to out-source computer
services and software development in
Rwanda by 2005
RIPA
Non
Programme to encourage the Local Banks to
extend working capital to Software Development
companies, STPs and other top-end computer
service providers
P7.5
Note: This initiative will focus on new start-up
computer companies, especially those set-up by
up and coming young entrepreneurs and
newcomers into the industry. Apart from
emphasis on software development, some of the
computer service provision companies that can
be supported under the scheme include:
computer networking and cable installation
companies, Web-based System Development
companies, ISPs, companies and private
institutions involve in ICT human resource
development especially in the area of software
development, computer repair and maintenance
service provision companies, etc.
The Commercial Banks to set-up a
Special Business Loan Schemes targeted
at Software Development companies,
STPs and other top-end computer service
providers by 2001
Prerequisites
Non
Plan-Action Linkages
Non
175
The Commercial Banks
Operating in Rwanda