Rwanda: Social and Economic Background Paper, and Statistical Appendix
Summary:
This paper provides information on the social and economic situation in Rwanda before and after the 1994 civil war. Important social and political developments in the period preceding the war are discussed. The far-reaching consequences of the 1994 civil war, together with the initial reconstruction efforts toward the end of that year, are described. The government’s strategy for postwar reconstruction and rehabilitation is outlined, and the various efforts of the international community, including those of the IMF, in supporting Rwanda and the government’s strategy are detailed.
Series:
Country Report No. 1995/109
Subject:
Agricultural commodities Commodities Exchange rates Exports Foreign exchange Imports International trade
Notes:
This paper on social and economic developments and statistical appendix was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with this member country. As such, the views expressed in this document are those of the staff team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Rwand, or the Executive Board of the IMF.
English
Publication Date:
December 1, 1995
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451833201/1934-7685
Stock No:
1RWAEA0011995
Pages:
51
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