The first analysis of the 1994 genocide written by a Rwandan national. Kimanuka examines Rwanda's survival from being a "failed state", looking at how leaders' bold decisions and the commitment of the Rwandan people led to reform programs and economic recovery. Wider conversation of Africa's general development challenges are also explored.

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OSCAR KIMANUKA is the Director General for Rwanda's National Information and Broadcasting Bureau in Kigali.

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Book Title: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Development Challenges
Book Subtitle: A Case Study of Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Experience
Authors: Oscar Kimanuka
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230618435
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-37387-1Published: 08 November 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-61843-5Published: 05 January 2009
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 176
Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations
Topics: African Politics, Terrorism and Political Violence, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Political Science, US Politics, Peace Studies

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction

Public Sector Reform Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rwanda’s Public Sector Reform Program After the 1994 War and Genocide

Management of the Public Service Reform Process and the Role of ICT

The Role of ICTs in Rwanda’s Development

What Can Be Done?

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