ID | 132544 |
Title Proper | Health equity in Rwanda |
Other Title Information | the new Rwanda, twenty years later |
Language | ENG |
Author | Drobac, Peter ; Naughton, Brienna |
Publication | 2014. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | This April, Rwanda will commemorate the 20th anniversary of one of the last century's greatest human tragedies, the 1994 genocide that took the lives of one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus in just one hundred days. As the global community turns its attention to Rwanda on this occasion, they will find a country radically different from the Rwanda of the past. The new Rwanda is a stable and increasingly prosperous country, one where life expectancy has doubled since the difficult aftermath of the genocide. The government's commitment to equity has catalyzed rapid and widespread development, largely by creating opportunity for its poorest citizens. Meanwhile, the health sector's pioneering efforts in health care delivery have drawn global attention. With strong leadership, smart partnerships and innovative programs, Rwanda is forging a new pathway for development. |
`In' analytical Note | Harvard International Review Vol.35, No.4; Spring 2014: p.57-61 |
Journal Source | Harvard International Review Vol.35, No.4; Spring 2014: p.57-61 |
Key Words | Rwanda ; Greatest Human Tragedies ; Global Community ; Global Attention ; Political Support ; Healthcare ; Widespread Development ; Socioeconomic Conditions ; World Bank ; International Cooperation - IC ; Economic Cooperation ; International Organization - IO ; Strategy ; WHO ; CBHI ; Third World ; Political Leadership |