Rwanda is unlike many African countries. One of the ways they distinguish themselves is with their plan to transform the country by the year 2020. This aggressive goal is not just a good idea: it is the compass by which the country and its leaders are charting their course.

In the conclusion of the document the writers state:

“VISION 2020 represents an ambitious plan to raise the people of Rwanda out of poverty and transform the country into a middle-income economy. Some will say that this is too ambitious and that we are not being realistic when we set this goal. Others say that it is a dream. But, what choice does Rwanda have? To remain in the current situation is simply unacceptable for the Rwandan people. Therefore, there is a need to devise and implement policies as well as mobilize resources to bring about the necessary transformation to achieve the Vision. This is realistic based on the fact that countries with similar unfavourable initial conditions have succeeded. The development experience of the East Asian ‘Tigers’** proves that this dream could be a reality.”

note: **East Asian ‘Tigers’ refers to the term Four Asian Tigers or Asian Tigers refers to the highly developed economies of:

• Hong Kong
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan

Please download the PDF to read more about the focus of this amazing country and its leaders: Rwanda_Vision_2020