Johanna Sandberg

Intra-African trade is stuck at 16%, while Europe sits at over 60%. How does Africa bridge that massive gap? It requires two things: borderless digital infrastructure and the human capital to build it. Today at #IFF2026, the EBCR team explored exactly how those pieces connect.

Last night, our Executive Director also joined Ministers @onduhungirehe & @larsloekke for the official opening of the @DKinRwanda Embassy in Kigali. We look forward to the promised "close and productive collaboration" focusing on Trade and Investment! 🇪🇺🫱🏽‍🫲🏿🇷🇼 #EUinRwanda #EBCR

Proud moment! Our Youth Ambassador spoke at the National Dialogue on educating for the future of Rwanda’s private sector. Watch her address here: youtu.be/ltq4kTOuPPU?si…

Rwanda offers vast opportunities, said the @RDBrwanda CEO at today’s CEO Forum with the British & EU Chambers of Commerce. He assured investors that business will become even more efficient and predictable. #GoFarGoTogether

2/2 Our conversations covered integrating government digital platforms, earlier regulatory communication, upskilling workers & diversifying tourism. We’re excited to build on these insights with our 🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 partners to drive growth and jobs. #InvestInRwanda

1/2: A dynamic 5th CEO Summit by the European Business Chamber Rwanda & British Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda. Thanks to @RDBrwanda CEO @afrika_jean , 🇪🇺 Amb @BelenCalvoEU & PS Antoine Kajangwe for joining us to explore ways to boost Rwanda’s investment climate. #CEOForum

This morning, RDB CEO @afrika_jean participated in Advocacy Week and the CEO Forum hosted by @EBC_Rwanda and the British Chamber of Commerce of Rwanda. He underscored the value of these platforms in identifying priority actions to further improve the business environment, and reiterated RDB’s commitment to working closely with the private sector to translate feedback into tangible reforms.

The night continued with EBCR and the British Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda (BCCR) signing an MoU to coordinate advocacy, host shared events and deepen cooperation for a vibrant business environment.@UKinRwanda

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, our sponsors — @LuNa_Smelter, @HotpointRwanda, @planitswiss, Exxtra Rwanda, Liedekerke, Inyoni Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, @AmaltasTheView and @SkolRwanda — and our raffle sponsors for making the Christmas Gala Dinner 2025 unforgettable!

EBCR Christmas Gala Dinner 2025 was an incredible night full of energy, joy, and holiday spirit, with EBCR officially signing a new EU-funded grant to strengthen private-sector capacity, boost public-private dialogue, and enhance EU-Rwanda business collaboration. @EUinRW

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the joint EBCR & BCCR networking breakfast. It was a great morning of meaningful conversations, new connections, and collaboration and a warm compensation for our postponed event.

Happening now! The EBCR ED and team is attending the @RwandaGBSGrowth Awards Gala Night at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali — celebrating excellence and growth in Rwanda’s GBS sector. #GBSGala #RwandaGBS #EmpoweringGrowth #InspiringExcellence #GBSRwanda

Happening now! ED Johanna Sandberg is attending the launch of the GIZ CE Acceleration & Innovation Coaches Program. Great energy in the room as partners and innovators discuss circular economy solutions and green transformation🌍💡 #CircularEconomy #GIZ #Innovation #GreenEconomy

We were Honored to attend the @KeplerCollege 2025 Graduation Ceremony alongside H.E @FirstLadyRwanda and Minister of Education @JoNsengimana. EBCR is proud to partner with Kepler in creating pathways for graduates to thrive in the private sector. Congratulations to all graduates.

Special visit from the @A_ThorpeUK and @UKinRwanda team at Inyoni Boutique Hotel and Resturant in Gisenyi. You are welcome back any time #tourism #VisitRwanda

In a weekend of firsts: my first umuganda this morning: planting trees in @RubavuDistrict to mark the kings baton relay and the commonwealth games. Tree planting 🌴slightly easier than milking cows ! 🐮🤠 #GoFarGoTogether #CommonwealthGames

Amashyo! 🐄✨   It was fantastic to witness the incredible energy and enthusiasm following @A_ThorpeUK’s visit to Bigogwe last week.   🎥 Take a look at this video showcasing her heartfelt appreciation for the breathtaking landscapes of @RwandaWest. Murakoze cyane! 🇷🇼❤️

Looking for a workspace in Kigali? Join our co-working community at the BHC Building , a vibrant space for collaboration and growth! Call us: +250 791 375 027.

EBCR was happy to join @GermanyinRwanda yesterday to celebrate German Unity Day! A great event underscoring the strong ties between Europe and Rwanda, fueling great opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. #GermanUnityDay #RwandaEurope

This morning we received an Appreciation Award from @Kepler_College An inspiring push to keep advancing youth opportunities in the private sector. A true reflection of our members’ trust, the leadership’s hard work & the impact of our YPN.