Cities & Communities
Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
Rwanda has emerged from its war-torn past as one of the fastest growing countries in Africa. The country now boasts one of the best business climates in the region, an average growth rate of about 7 percent in the last decade, and by far the most gender balanced government in Africa. While Rwanda has many obstacles to overcome before it can reach ‘middle income country’ status, it presents a new and intriguing model for reconstituting post-conflict countries.
On October 7, the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings hosted Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning John Rwangombwa to discuss his country’s progress, challenges and strategies for economic development. Dr. Mwangi Kimenyi, the director of the Africa Growth Initiative moderated the discussion.
Agenda
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October 7
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Rwanda: A New Vision for Economic Development
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Rwanda has emerged from its war-torn past as one of the fastest growing countries in Africa. The country now boasts one of the best business climates in the region, an average growth rate of about 7 percent in the last decade, and by far the most gender balanced government in Africa. On October 7, the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings hosted Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning John Rwangombwa to discuss his country’s progress, challenges and strategies for economic development.
JRJohn Rwangombwa Governor - Central Bank of Rwanda
Mwangi S. Kimenyi Former Brookings ExpertESEzra Suruma Former Brookings ExpertNUNoam Unger Former Brookings ExpertJRJohn Rwangombwa Governor - Central Bank of Rwanda
Mwangi S. Kimenyi Former Brookings ExpertESEzra Suruma Former Brookings ExpertNUNoam Unger Former Brookings Expert
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