Rwanda An Analysis of Structural Transformation

Presented by: Vivek Gupta

Political Milestones

• Colonized by Germany in 1884• Then again, by Belgium in 1916• 1959, Hutu Revolt• 1962, Independent Hutu-dominated state was

formed• 1990, launch of civil war by Tutsi-led RPF• Then, came the 1994 Rwandan Genocide

President Paul Kagame of the RPF, took office in 2000

Present Political Scenario

• System – Presidential• Incumbent President – Paul Kagame

• Human Rights Organizations allege suppression of opposition groups, intimidation and restrictions on freedom of speech

• Vision for Rwandan economy – Transform from a subsistence agricultural to a knowledge based one

• Currently, agriculture occupies 79.5% of the labor force, contributes one-third of GDP, generates more than 45% of the country’s export revenues and accounts for over 90% of all food consumed in the country

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Source : World BankRwanda At a Glance Report

Conclusion

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