About RAM
Who We Are
RAM exists to unite manufacturers and strengthen Rwanda’s industrial sector through advocacy, member services, and market opportunity facilitation—locally, regionally, and internationally. RAM is also a member of the East African Manufacturers Network, supporting a coordinated regional approach to issues affecting manufacturing competitiveness.
Mission
To provide a common platform for advocacy and information dissemination in a way that will unite all stakeholders in Rwanda’s manufacturing sector so that they can take full advantage of business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally.
Vision
To become a trusted, respected, and effective partner so as to act as a catalyst for innovation and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in the region.
Historical Background
With support and efforts from the Rwanda Chamber of Industry (RCI) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF), the association was revived as Rwanda Association of Manufacturers (RAM) on 23 July 2013, with 36 founding members, in the presence of the Minister of Trade and Industry. As of 2016, RAM had 100+ member companies, largely medium and large enterprises.
Our Mandate
Our Mandate RAM’s mandate is structured around the following: Serve as a central point of reference for government and stakeholders seeking manufacturers’ views on matters of socio-economic importance. Represent and advise members’ interests in legislative and regulatory processes at all levels. Initiate and promote market opportunities to support growth and competitiveness.
Strategic Direction
RAM’s strategy focuses on three strategic outcomes: Priority sector issues addressed and resolved (Advocacy Program) Effective services provided to members (Training, Investor Services, Market Information) Strong and sustainable association (Capacity Building, Branding & Communication, Financial Sustainability)