African continent has for several decades been considered the poorest continent in the world simply because the majority of children and adults suffer from extreme poverty. According to the global development report published by the guardian in 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa not only has the highest percentage of children living in extreme poverty (49%), it is home to the largest share of the world’s extremely poor children (51%). South Asia has the second highest share (36%).
Although many experts have indicated that sub-Sahara Africa in particular, is expected to reach a GDP of $29 trillion by 2050, there is little to indicate how this growth correlates with economic development. No matter how true these predictions might be, sub-Sahara Africa’s economic development is slower and the situation on ground don’t reflect whether this growth will soon give birth to economic development as exports argue. Sub-Sahara Africa is losing energetic labor force through economic migration that that has since 2013 become a serious social problem to Europe. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Republic of Rwanda
- Governance system in Rwanda
- Home-Grown Solutions in Governance
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This journal examines the role of good governance in eliminating poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, using Rwanda as a case study. It seeks to understand how Rwanda's success in achieving economic growth and development can be attributed to its governance system.
- The challenges of poverty and underdevelopment in Sub-Saharan Africa
- The impact of bad governance on economic development
- Rwanda's post-genocide recovery and economic progress
- The role of good governance in promoting economic growth and development
- The importance of home-grown solutions in governance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the challenges of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the continent's economic struggles and the impact of bad governance on its development.
- The Republic of Rwanda: This chapter examines Rwanda's geographical location, population, and historical background, emphasizing the country's recovery from the 1994 genocide and its emergence as a success story in state-building.
- Governance system in Rwanda: This chapter delves into the specific features of Rwanda's governance system, highlighting the key factors that contribute to its effectiveness and stability.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Good governance, poverty, Sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda, economic growth, development, state-building, post-genocide recovery, home-grown solutions, corruption, authoritarianism, structural adjustment policies, economic migration, Asian tigers.
- Citation du texte
- Joshua Kwizera (Auteur), 2017, The Role Of Good Governance In Eliminating Poverty In Sub-Sahara Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/364495
