| Rwanda / Rwanda |
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Country facts
| Rwanda | |
| Date of accession to the APRM | March 2003 |
| Review status | 1st review completed |
| Country Review Report publication date | June 2005 |
| NPoA status | 1 progress report published |
Faits de Pays
| Rwanda | |
| Date d'accession au MAEP | Mars 2003 |
| Statut de l’évaluation | 1ère évaluation achevée |
| Date de publication du Rapport d’évaluation national | Juin 2005 |
| Statut du PAN | Publication d'un rapport préliminaire |
Displaying items by tag: Rwanda
Gender equality is a basic human right that entails equal opportunities for men and women in all facets of life: socially, economically, developmentally and politically. According to the Beijing Platform for Action, without the active participation of women in and the incorporation of their perspectives at all levels of decision-making, the goals of equality, development and peace cannot be achieved. This paper sets out to examine the increased female representation in Rwanda’s Parliament to determine whether it has affected women in other spheres of life. It also provides an overview of the current status of women in African politics, as well as of the current governance situation in Rwanda. It is clear that Rwanda has made significant efforts to elevate the status of women in its post-genocide society. However, it is also important to recognise Parliament’s limitations in an increasingly authoritarian system of governance. While women members of Parliament have passed legislation to empower women in society, a lack of information and education prevents many from taking advantage of new opportunities. Yet Rwanda is clearly on the right path towards improving its gender parity and must uphold its efforts to do so, while prioritising formal education for girls and women at all levels. (By Yarik Turianskyi and Matebe Chisiza)
Rwanda's APRM NPOA Implementation (2007): This report is concerned with the implementation of Rwanda's NPOA, as agreed upon after the completion of the country review (by Rwandan NGC)
Rwanda's APRM NPOA Implementation (2006): This report is concerned with Rwanda's APRM POA implementation, as agreed upon after the country review (by Rwandan APRM NGC)
This paper provides a critical overview of the APRM process in Rwanda (by LDGL)
This paper criticises the country review team for failing to understand the importance of such practices, finding them undemocratic but offering no alternatives. (By Dr. Okello Oculi)
Analysis of the APRM's review of Rwanda's Economic Governance (by Dr. Okelio Oculi)
The country review report combines the country self-assessment report, background paper and comments from the Country Review Mission. This version was presented to the APR Forum. (by APRM Secretariat) pdf
(by Yarik Turianskyi, SAIIA)