Over the past 30 years, Rwanda has made significant strides in infrastructure development, becoming a model for many African nations. After the 1994 genocide against Tutsi, Rwanda transformed rapidly, making notable advancements in transportation, energy, and urban planning.
Today, it boasts modern
roads, industrial parks, and sports facilities like the Kigali Convention
Center and BK Arena. These infrastructure developments have been key to the
country's economic growth.
One of the standout lessons
other countries can learn from Rwanda is its rapid electrification. Despite
having lower electricity coverage compared to countries like those in the Arab
world, Rwanda’s speed in connecting households to electricity, particularly
through solar technology, is impressive. This approach has drawn interest from
nations like Togo, which aims to replicate Rwanda's success in rural
electrification.
In education and
healthcare, Rwanda has also made remarkable progress. The country doubled its
number of schools and significantly increased access to technical education.
Healthcare facilities have expanded, with over 1,200 health posts and a
commitment to quadrupling medical workers. These improvements have drastically
improved the well-being of Rwandans.
Rwanda's approach to
infrastructure can serve as a blueprint for other African nations. By focusing
on sustainable development, embracing technology, and prioritizing essential
services like education, healthcare, and energy, Rwanda has become a beacon of
transformation on the continent.
MININFRA’s Jean Bosco
Mugiraneza highlights key lessons the World can learn from Rwanda
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