Is there any current government land policy or poverty-reduction strategy that is concerned with supporting the Batwa?
That is a good question. There is a new land policy that was accepted by the Rwandan government in 2005. The bill doesn’t mention in particular the Batwa community, but it is aimed at the Rwandan population in general, and there is a special reference to vulnerable groups within the country. A special section in the bill supports minority groups in providing them land. Even if this land is merely a token, it is a step forward on behalf of the government to promote Batwa communities throughout the country. In addition, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) in Rwanda is concentrating on implementing strategies to eradicate poverty and place the country on a path of substantial development. The partnership is reviewing current initiatives jointly with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and other major international donors. Of course in the long run, the Batwa, like the rest of the population, will benefit from these initiatives. Q: With the cu
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