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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the innovative path Rwanda has taken in governance and reconciliation, gender equity, education, health and economic growth. The authors spent a decade working and researching in the country to prepare this path-breaking book.
Trade ReviewA timely book for those who are interested in knowing more about the Rwanda of today… How Rwanda emerged from the horrors of Genocide to become a model of development and governance is a story to be told. This is what…Ensign and Bertrand do in this highly readable book. -- David Macrae, European ambassador to Rwanda, 2004-2009
Rwandans and those who follow developments in our country should find this work invaluable-it should not only set new standards in academia, but also provides powerful tools for improving informed policymaking in our country through its insights and ideas. -- Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda
This book challenges the pervasive misconceptions about progress in Rwanda since 1994, and carefully analyzes the evidence for Rwanda's success. It is a significant contribution and should be read not only by those interested in Rwanda but also students and practitioners of development. -- Eamon Kelly, president emeritus, Tulane University; executive-director, Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Tables and Figures Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction: Bonaventure Chapter 5 Chapter One: Acknowledging Progress and Emphasizing Evidence Chapter 6 Chapter Two: A Framework for Assessing Progress in Rwanda Chapter 7 Chapter Three: Are Citizens Participating Freely in Decision-Making? Chapter 8 Chapter Four: Basic Needs: Education, Gender Equity, and Health Care Chapter 9 Chapter Five: Is Economic Growth Pro-Poor? Chapter 10 Summary and Conclusions Chapter 11 Appendix Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 Index Chapter 14 About the Authors
