The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Comparative look at South Africa and Rwanda

Opinion Analysis by Johnny Achkar, Featured Writer

Economic independence is highly correlated with economic development. Societal improvements also to lead to a betterment of society. Anyone who witnessed the remarkable growth of countries in the former Eastern Bloc after the collapse of the former Soviet Union can attest to this. Rwanda has surpassed South Africa as the hottest investment destination on the African continent, according to the Economic Freedom of the World annual survey. As a result, Kigali has consistently been ranked as one of the world's fastest growing economies, with higher living standards. Join me as I look at the numerous reasons for this occurrence.