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Growth Revised Up On Strong Investment

September 2009 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: We have revised up our 2009 growth forecast for the Rwandan economy to 6.0% from a previous estimate of 4.6%. The basis for this upgrade is the strong growth in investment projects which is taking place, despite the global slowdown.

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