Economic and Social Development – 1997

Written by

« Back to Provision

Economic and Social Development – 1997

1997

Intermediate Implementation Intermediate implementation

Rwanda remained heavily indebted with more than 1 billion in foreign debt or 91% of its GDP.1 Nevertheless, Rwanda made efforts to restore the situation to normal by stabilizing society, rehabilitating the judicial system and rebuilding the economy.2 Donor countries and international development agencies were providing rebuilding support throughout the year.

  1. “Rwanda: Review 1997,” Africa Review World of Information, February 1997.
  2. “Albright Arrives in Rwanda, Holds Talks with President Bizimungu,” BBC Summary of World Broadcasts, December 13, 1997.