ABSTRACT
Over a decade, Rwanda has made tremendous progress in various sectors thanks to home-made solutions also known as home-grown solutions (HGSs). There has been political, social, and economic transformation. On the political front, HGSs have greatly contributed to unity and national reconciliation. They have shaped the status of rule of law, improved good governance practices, and, to some extent, have promoted regional and international integration. On the social and economic front, there have been remarkable development successes which include high growth, rapid poverty reduction, and, since 2005, reduced inequality significantly. Under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, Rwanda has registered an impressive social transformation, enormous economic growth, and overall stability in all aspects of the country’s life. Published reports have spotted its rebirth in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and its steady and rapid growth within a short period of time. A citizen-centered model of governance has been the backbone of all social, economic, and political accomplishments in Rwanda. HGSs, a culturally and context-inspired approach, have been key drivers of the development process since their adaptation in the 2000s. They are an integral part of the long-term strategy development for social and economic transformation of the country, as well as rebuilding the social fabric of Rwandan society.
