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Kigali International Arbitration Center (KIAC) - National Arbitration Institution Report - World Arbitration Reporter (WAR) - 2nd Edition

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I. BASIC INFORMATION
A. History and Background information
The Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) is an
independent body established in 2011 under the auspices of the
Rwanda Private Sector Federation; an organization federating
professional organizations in Rwanda.
In April 2008, immediately after the enactment of the Rwandan
Law governing arbitration and conciliation in commercial matters,
the Private Sector Federation commissioned a study on the
promotion of arbitration and other alternative modes of commercial
dispute resolution. In particular, the study focused on the need for
an efficient and effective Arbitration Centre to provide the much
needed forum for dispute resolution which the business community
(both local and international) prefer over state-run national Courts.
The study recommended a centre established by an Act of
Parliament and the project received support from the Government as
part of Rwanda’s continuous efforts to improve the investment
climate. It was clear that a credible and well-resourced institution
owned by the private sector would complement measures
undertaken by the judiciary of Rwanda to improve the enforcement
of contracts and ultimately increase the confidence of investors.
The law no.51/2010 (the “Law”) establishing the Kigali
International Arbitration Centre (the “Centre”) which determined its
organization, function and competence was finally voted on in
October 2010 and published in the Official gazette no. 09 bis of
28/02/2011.
The Law defines the structure of the Centre with a governance
board of directors (the “Board”) comprised of seven (7) members
appointed by the Rwanda Private Sector Federation from
professionals organizations and international members with
knowledge and practical experience in arbitration. The Board is