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The Development Path Less Traveled: The Experience of Rwanda
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Ms. Laure Redifer
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Mr. Emre Alper
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Mr. Neil Meadshttps://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396, International Monetary Fund

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Tunc Gursoyhttps://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396, International Monetary Fund

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Ms. Monique Newiak
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Mr. Alun H. Thomas
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Samson Kwalinganahttps://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396, International Monetary Fund

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Series:
Departmental Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2020: Issue 010
Language:
English
Publication Date:
18 Aug 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513551371.087
ISBN:
9781513551371
ISSN:
2616-5333
Pages:
119
Keywords:
DPPP; DP; development partner; exchange rate; Rwandan authorities; government intervention; development framework; District government; donor government; economic planning; growth story; insurance coverage; life expectancy; Rwandan franc; real GDP; private sector; direct tax; foreign direct investment; income tax; trade balance; labor force; maternity leave; Women; Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP); Public investment spending; Gender inequality; Global; Sub-Saharan Africa; Africa; East Asia
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This paper explores some of the key factors behind Rwanda key successes, including unique institution-building that emphasized governance and ownership; aid-fueled and government-led strategic investment in people, infrastructure, and high-yield economic activity; re-establishment and expansion of a domestic tax base; policies to reduce aid dependency by attracting private investment and bolstering exports; and a purposeful strategy to harness the economic power of gender inclusion.
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ISSN:
2616-5333
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International Monetary Fund
Volume 2020: Issue 010