Set in 2004, when Rwanda marked the 10th anniversary of the genocide, which claimed the lives of more than 10% of its population. Focuses on the development of economic policies to restore the economy and its institutions after the devastation. Rwanda, one of the poorest countries in the world, highlights the challenges of economic development in Africa and other low-income countries. Provides a brief political and economic history of Rwanda, but focuses on the country prior and after the genocide. Description of government since 1994, allows discuss efforts by the transitional government under Bizimungu (1994-2000) and the first government of Kagame (2000-2004), the economic recovery. Provides detailed economic and social data, as of 2004, for assessing the effects of the policy. Is, as President Kagame, now officially elected as head of state, according to an economic strategy to address the current problems of Rwanda and increased prosperity in the next decade. "Hide
by Michael E. Porter Source: Harvard Business School 34 pages. Publication Date: March 31, 2006. Prod. #: 706491-PDF-ENG
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