{"id":118245,"date":"2025-12-29T17:09:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/brd-takes-over-bdf-services-for-enhanced-development-finance"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:25:26","slug":"brd-takes-over-bdf-services-for-enhanced-development-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/economy\/brd-takes-over-bdf-services-for-enhanced-development-finance","title":{"rendered":"BRD Takes Over BDF Services for Enhanced Development Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD Plc) has announced that it will assume all services previously provided by the Business Development Fund (BDF), effective December 31, 2025, following a government decision to integrate the two institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on December 29, BRD noted the transition is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening service delivery, improving efficiency and expanding access to finance for businesses across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The integration was first announced by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in July as part of efforts to create a stronger and more efficient development finance institution. BDF was established to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those lacking sufficient collateral to access bank loans, mainly through credit guarantees.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new arrangement, all former BDF clients will be served directly by BRD, with services accessed through the bank\u2019s digital platform, online.brd.rw starting Wednesday, December 31, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>BRD said consolidating BDF services under one institution will streamline processes, strengthen coordination and ensure faster and clearer service delivery nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll loan applications, follow-ups and related inquiries will be handled by BRD,\u201d the bank said in the statement, adding that the transition will not affect ongoing support or existing client arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD Plc) has announced that it will assume all services previously provided by the Business Development Fund (BDF), effective December 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Existing BDF products, facilities and support mechanisms will continue, but will now be administered by BRD. Clients are expected to benefit from faster service, enhanced digital access and a broader national reach.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the transition, the Chief Executive Officer of BRD, Kampeta Sayinzoga said the move would enhance efficiency while maintaining continuity for clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis transition allows us to serve our clients more efficiently by bringing key services under one institution,\u201d Sayinzoga said. \u201cOur focus remains on supporting businesses with accessible and impactful financing that contributes to Rwanda\u2019s economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When announcing the integration, the government said the move combines BDF\u2019s grassroots reach and focus on MSME financing with BRD\u2019s infrastructure, sector expertise and large-scale lending capacity, in line with efforts to enhance access to finance for private sector development under the National Strategy for Transformation and Vision 2050.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD Plc) has announced that it will assume all services previously provided by the Business Development Fund (BDF), effective December 31, 2025, following a government decision to integrate the two institutions. 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