30 years later
T or F Rwanda has one of the most fastest growing economies?
True
What group did President Paul Kagame lead?
The Rwandan Patriot Front (RPF)
What is Rwanda economy built upon?
It is built on agricultural profits like tea, coffee, mineral extraction, and a large public sector
Are the people who participated in the Genocide immediately sent to prison?
No, they have to face a public counsel.
Name on memorial that honors the victims of the Genocide
Kigali Memorial, Murambi Memorial, Nyamata Memorial, Bissero Memroial, April 7, Flame Lighting
How many days did the genocide last?
The Rwandan Genocide lasted for 100 years
What year did Kagame become president?
2000
What are the strengths of Rwanda?
-improved health quality and 90% health care coverage
-a model in reducing gender in equality with one of the largest number of women in their legislative body
-rapid economical growth
What is the governmental system in Rwanda called?
The Gacaca.
Who lights the flame of remembrance?
The President and the First Lady
78% of Rwandans population is under what age?
under the age of 35.
Who is the current president of Rwanda?
Paul Kagame
What are the weaknesses of Rwanda?
-rise of poverty
-limited progress in innovation
-high levels of public debt
What are Rwanda’s goals for the future?
What does the represent?
T or F Rwanda has sought to rebuild society by focusing on reconciliation and economic development?
True
What does Paul Kagame believe in?
-promotes peace
-promotes reconcilitian
-women empowerment
-promotion on investment and entrepreneurship
-access to information and technology
What happened to the life expectancy in the two decades post genocide?
it doubled
What happens in the justice system?
People accused of a crime are held in front oft of a counsel, holding discourse with judges appointed by the community.
Where is the Flame Lighting?
held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial
How long did the genocide last?
100 days
What year did the genocide take place?
1994
Is Rwanda vulnerable to climate change?
Yes, that is why their middle income country goals have been put on hold.
Do the criminals get bad punishments?
No, they rather seek forgiveness and focus on confessing what they have done in hopes to redeem themselves.
How many people were killed in the genocide?
800,000+ people were killed