The Economy of Rwanda
Kigali: A Clean, Orderly Capital
Kigali is known for cleanliness, safety and planning, including a national ban on plastic bags and monthly community work called Umuganda.
Order as a competitive advantage.
Plastic bags
Rwanda banned non-biodegradable plastic bags in 2008.
Umuganda
On the last Saturday of each month, citizens join community clean-ups and projects.
Planning
A master plan guides land use, transport and housing.
Benefits
A safe, clean city helps attract conferences and investors.
A cleaner city
Streets in Kigali are noticeably free of litter.
Believing a clean city arises without state effort
It requires rules and participation.
Key takeaways
- Plastic bags were banned.
- Umuganda is monthly community work.
- Planning guides growth.
- Cleanliness attracts investors.
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