(Ecofin Agency) - The government of Rwanda is planning to invest about $220 million to improve infrastructure and transport facilities in the country, The New Times reports.

New projects cover, according to finance minister Uzziel Ndagijimana (photo), construction, rehabilitation and extension work on various roads in many regions. Particularly, projects target the construction of the Pindura-Bweyeye highway in the Rusizi district ($5.8 million) and the Satinsyi-Rubagabaga bridge in the Ngororero district ($3.6 million).

Another $27 million will be used to rationalize public transport in Kigali and build new roads to facilitate the supply of agricultural products to national markets. Other projects include the purchase of boats and construction of ports on Lake Kivu ($9.4 million) to improve river transport.

Let’s note that this investment program is part of the 2019/2020 budget, amounting $3 billion+, announced a few days ago. Most investments are directed to infrastructure projects which capture $603.7 million, ahead of education with $339.8 million and health with $257.2 million.

Moutiou Adjibi Nourou