Africa unshackled, no more aid dependency!

We  welcome today the arrival of Dr Dambisa Moyo, the author of ‘Dead Aid – Why aid is not working and how there is another way for Africa.’  Her visit and intended discussions mark the tone of the high level discussions, to take place at next week’s annual National Leadership Retreat to be held in Rubavu, Western Province. The national leadership, will tackle important questions centred on changing the mindset, on aid delivery and development with a view to making Rwanda a dynamic economic player in the region and globally. Rwanda is a country endowed with enough natural and agricultural resources to sustain herself, doing away with donor dependency. As we write, the East African Fine Coffees Conference (EAFCA) is being hosted here in Rwanda. Coffee alone contributes to 20 percent of Rwanda’s foreign exchange revenue. Dr Moyo arrives at a crucial time in Rwanda as we think outside the box, in tackling crucial questions to do with aid dependency, seeking solutions that will see us in the long run shake donors off our backs.