A group of thirty MBA Students and Faculty from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania visited the Ministry of Defence on 3 January 2012 to learn Rwanda’s Post Conflict Reconstruction and Economic Growth.
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In their Interaction with the Hon Minister of Defence, Gen James Kabarebe, they were interested in sharing with them the role of security organs in Rwanda’s recovery and socio-economic development.
He briefed on the importance of holistic security as a foundation for development, stressed the role of good leadership in Rwanda and a disciplined Military that is engaged in development of all sectors of national life as opposed to a parasitic Military depending on tax payers money.
Professor Catherine J. Klein leading the team said the four day study tour is under the theme “Conflict, leadership and change, lessons from Rwanda” and the students were interested in learning the role of Security forces in positive transformation of the Rwandan society after 1994 genocide against Tutsi.
Prof Catherine J. Klein also said that the Wharton University students also learned about the Ministry of Defence relationship with other institutions as well as the working relationship between Rwanda Defence Forces with the people.
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