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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 on the fiscal plans of east African countries such as Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to overcome the economic recession. It cites that the countries raised spending with budgets of 11.4,1.48 and 3.3 billion dollars, respectivley. Meanwhile, the three countries were careful to avoid weighty tax measures to allow growth space for their economy despite the expectation to suffer slower growth in 2009.