Much has changed in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide that left more than 800,000 people dead. The Government of Rwanda is committed to development, recovery and reconciliation, and major milestones have already occurred, notably in security and health. Internal and external security must, however, always be weighed against the gradual democratization and decentralization that the country requires for development. In Rwanda, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) focuses on health; economic growth; and democracy and governance.

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