
Nuclear Energy will Enhance Rwanda’s Industrial Ambitions
Maintaining rapid growth in Rwanda's economy this decade will increasingly depend on the industrial sector. Rwanda has already managed to break out of the world's poorest nations, but the next goal - to join the group of middle-income countries - is unattainable without a rapid development of manufacturing. A solid energy base for advanced industrialization is still needed, and a nuclear power could provide an effective solution for Rwanda to be competitive in the global market.
Still a Meager Share
Africa Industrialization Day, which has been celebrating every year on November 20 at the initiative of the UN since 1989, gives a good occasion to remind of the long-standing industrial ambitions of one of the smallest African nations.
It is no exaggeration to say that just a quarte...