In the last 10 years, the under-5 death rate in Rwanda has more than halved. Rwanda has made health a priority, with compulsory health insurance covering over 90% of the population.
Read MoreRwanda is 104th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2010, Rwanda has moved up the rankings table by 4 places.
Rwanda performs most strongly in Investment Environment and Enterprise Conditions but is weakest in Living Conditions. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Social Capital.
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16 November, 2020
If this time is about anything, it is for each nation to decide its character and who it wants to be. The decisions we make now will create the foundation for our nations…
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As well as tracking the performance of nations to date, the Prosperity Index also provides an invaluable framework for nations to assess their strengths and weaknesses as they…
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The reasons for the region’s increase in prosperity, and issues holding back further improvement, are outlined below.
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The changes in the region's prosperity over the last decade are outlined below.
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