Reducing poverty not an impossible dream

Editor,I wish to commend all Rwandans for their commitment to developing their country. Like the President pointed out (on Monday, during a visit to Gicumbi District), if all Rwandans put their heads together, we can eliminate poverty. Over the last 18 years, a lot has been achieved. The economy has transformed, and enrolment in schools has doubled. Universities have produced thousands of graduates. Government’s programmes like the One-Cow-Per -Family have yielded wonderful results. However, there is no room for complacence. As Rwandans, we have a duty to support government development programmes.Nathan Rwego, Kayonza ----------------------------------------Editor,I totally agree with the President that if we keep the momentum exhibited in the last 18 years, poverty can significantly be reduced. According to a survey of integrated Household Living Conditions released recently, poverty in the country dropped by 11.8 per cent since 2006, a reduction rate six times faster than what the country achieved between 2000 and 2006. What this tells us is one thing – that all is possible. We need to keep the momentum.Enid Bateta, Nyamata

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Reducing poverty not an impossible dream