Abstract:
The global objective in the investment arena is to deal with investment regulation on a
unilateral, bilateral and regional basis. In respect to bilateral investment, Rwanda has
entered into bilateral investment agreements with many countries with the purpose of
promoting investment hence fostering Rwanda's economic growth. However, in spite of
the existence of Bilateral Investment Treaties between Rwanda and other countries, there
are many lingering unresolved issues being raised in regards to the implementation of
BITs. Key amongst these issues include: the irregularities in the implementation of
expropriation concerning property valuation and lack of proper legal definition of public
interest concept. In addition, the applicable environmental and health requirements are
also allegedly pointed-out as violations of fair and equitable treatment. Therefore, with
this study, this research examines the challenges encountered in the implementation of
protection measures contained in the Bilateral Investment Treaties so far signed between
Rwanda and other countries such as: Fair and Equitable Treatment, Expropriation to
mention but a few.. The research further gives a detailed comparative assessment of these
protection measures contained in these Investment treaties signed by Rwanda
