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The Economy of Rwanda

Rwanda's Economy: Recap

A recap of Rwanda's rebuild, its strategy and the questions that remain.

This lesson reviews the module.

Rebuild

From 1994 devastation to steady growth.

Strategy

Long-term planning, health, order and technology.

Constraints

Small market, landlocked geography, aid and debt.

Debate

How to combine delivery with political openness.

Reading the model

Look at both results and the conditions that produced them.

Treating any country as a perfect model

Each has strengths and flaws.

Key takeaways
  • Rwanda recovered fast.
  • Planning and order matter.
  • Constraints remain.
  • Governance is debated.
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