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The article provides an outlook for the economic condition of Rwanda. It expects that the economy of the country will grow by 7% to 8%, up from 5.5% in 2009. According to Minister of Finance and Economic Planning John Rwangombwa, the agricultural sector was the key factor of economic growth, having registered a 10.4% growth in 2009. Moreover, financial experts from the agency anticipate that private sector will increase by at least 20%, therefore, boosting the economic activity.

The article reports that the Japanese government has cancelled all debts owed by the Rwandan government. The cancellation of the debt will help Rwanda to facilitate its various economic activities. The assistance given by Japan to Rwanda will reinforce national efforts towards building a self-sustaining economy. The program in the country will be focused on rural infrastructure development and any other communal based rural development.