KIGALI, Rwanda — The process of localizing development aid in Rwanda is facing a raw test as the country struggles to recover from the shock and trauma of genocide 30 years on.
Local leaders insist there is political will to drive localization and the transformational journey that has seen the country accelerate the growth of its health, education, and water systems with support from the donor community.
According to Uwera Parfaite, the acting mayor of Gicumbi district in northern Rwanda, the government supports community ownership of projects because it boosts confidence among locals and promotes a peaceful environment for localization to thrive.