The Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Romeo Ngarambe called on businesses and investors to consider children’s rights in their investment decisions and corporate governance practices to promote sustainable economic growth.
Speaking at the Ring the Bell for Children ceremony, organised by the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) in partnership with UNICEF Rwanda, Ngarambe said investment decisions made today shape the economy and society in which children will grow up.
He emphasised that responsible investment should go beyond financial returns to create lasting benefits for children, families and communities.
Ngarambe encouraged businesses to integrate children’s rights into their corporate governance and investment practices, recognising their role in building a sustainable and inclusive economy.
He also expressed CMA’s commitment to collaborate with UNICEF Rwanda, RSE and other stakeholders to promote responsible investment and sustainable capital market development.
The ceremony marked Rwanda’s participation in the global Ring the Bell for Children campaign, making RSE the first stock exchange in Africa to join the initiative.
Held ahead of World Children’s Day on 20 November, the campaign encourages businesses and investors to consider children’s well-being in decisions that shape future generations.