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Agaciro Development Fund

Agaciro Development Fund was initiated in 2011 and launched the following year. The Government of Rwanda established it to build fiscal reserves and protect...

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Agaciro Development Fund

Agaciro Development Fund was initiated in 2011 and launched the following year. The Government of Rwanda established it to build fiscal reserves and protect the national budget from external shocks. The fund holds Hotel Umubano in Kigali and mineral royalties. It also maintains a fixed-income portfolio denominated in Rwandan assets. Capital deployment occurs through direct ownership and project funding aligned with government priorities rather than external fund commitments. Scott T. Ford chairs the board while also leading Westrock Group. Tesi Rusagara serves as chief executive. The fund joined the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds in 2018 and co-founded the African Sovereign Investors Forum. Ownership rests entirely with the Rwandan state, creating a direct link between investment decisions and national development mandates.

General information

Firm type

Sovereign Wealth Fund

Year founded

2012

Location

Region

Africa

Country

Rwanda

City

Kigali

Corporate office

Kigali, Rwanda

Principals

Tesi Rusagara

Chief Executive Officer

Scott T. Ford

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Gilbert Nyatanyi

Former Chief Executive Officer

Sector focus

Real EstateNatural Resources

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Agaciro Development Fund?

Tesi Rusagara serves as chief executive. Scott T. Ford chairs the board of directors.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

The fund is wholly owned by the Government of Rwanda on behalf of its citizens.

What asset classes does Agaciro Development Fund hold?

Confirmed holdings include Hotel Umubano in Kigali, mineral royalties, and a fixed-income portfolio in Rwanda.

Is Agaciro Development Fund a member of any sovereign wealth forums?

It has been a full member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds since 2018 and a co-founding member of the African Sovereign Investors Forum.

How does Agaciro Development Fund deploy capital?

Trustees allocate to projects based on national priorities through direct ownership and domestic fixed-income positions.

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