Problems In The Rwandan Genocide Of 1994
Throughout Rwanda’s history, the nation has encountered many difficulties. Most of these difficulties are a result of The Rwandan Genocide of 1994. This devastating event demolished Rwanda’s economy and has left a long lasting impact on the nation. In the past few decades, Rwanda has managed to surpass these difficulties and is now one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. However, this does not mean that there are not ongoing issues within the Rwandan government and society. For instance, sanitation, environmental factors, and housing are aspects of Rwandan society that still require improvement. This shows how although the nation has made progress economically, there are still other factors that are contributing to the cycle of poverty
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This has led to a series of obstacles, one of them being, issues with sanitation. According to the United Nations, 29% of the population do not have access to an improved water source which negatively affects sanitation within the country (United Nations). Numerous waterborne diseases are being spread as a result of the consumption of unsanitary water. Furthermore, since the people of Rwanda do not have easy access to water, they have to use what they have in a wise manner. This often results in poor hygiene practices which can also lead to a number of diseases such as diarrhea, and in some cases, death. This furthers the cycle of poverty because people are not healthy enough to work for long periods of time or go to school.
Another major obstacle that the people of Rwanda have to face are environmental factors. Most of the environmental challenges that are occurring in Rwanda are due to climate change. Some of these challenges include deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil exhaustion. This negatively affects the population since Rwanda has an agricultural based economy. Therefore, the people depend on the environment and the goods derived from it in order to live. This also has a major impact on foreign trade since most of the exports are crops such as coffee beans are grown by local
This has led to a series of obstacles, one of them being, issues with sanitation. According to the United Nations, 29% of the population do not have access to an improved water source which negatively affects sanitation within the country (United Nations). Numerous waterborne diseases are being spread as a result of the consumption of unsanitary water. Furthermore, since the people of Rwanda do not have easy access to water, they have to use what they have in a wise manner. This often results in poor hygiene practices which can also lead to a number of diseases such as diarrhea, and in some cases, death. This furthers the cycle of poverty because people are not healthy enough to work for long periods of time or go to school.
Another major obstacle that the people of Rwanda have to face are environmental factors. Most of the environmental challenges that are occurring in Rwanda are due to climate change. Some of these challenges include deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil exhaustion. This negatively affects the population since Rwanda has an agricultural based economy. Therefore, the people depend on the environment and the goods derived from it in order to live. This also has a major impact on foreign trade since most of the exports are crops such as coffee beans are grown by local