September 10, 2025

Fractured Foundations: Colonial Legacies, Genocidal Disruption, and Rwanda’s Economic Rebuilding

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The genocide in Rwanda led to severe economic recession, disrupting infrastructure and causing lasting poverty.
Rwanda's economy was historically shaped by colonialism, prioritizing cash crops over sustainable development.
Structural inequalities laid the groundwork for the genocide, exacerbating ethnic tensions between Hutus and Tutsis.
Resilience in Rwanda’s recovery is evidenced by restoration efforts, though challenges from the genocide remain present.

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Analysis reveals economic devastation following the genocide and highlights colonialism's role in ethnic tensions.

Arshiya Manchanda (2025) studied this question.

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