{President Paul Kagame yesterday held talks with students from Harvard University of the US Harvard which is among leading international universities.}
Andy Agaba, who spoke to the press on behalf of Harvard students, said that they visited Rwanda to have a first-hand witness of its fast development other than getting such information from third parties.
Agaba said that within five days of sojourn visit in Rwanda, they have been satisfied with tangible progress Rwanda has made.
Agaba, who was in Rwanda in 2007 for the previous visit, said that as a native from East Africa (Uganda), he is glad to come with his fellow students to see developments that are being registered on the African continent.
“The visit is meant to show them that what they are told is often incorrect, and they can change perceptions on return based on personal experience,” he said.
Talks during the meet revolved around politics, commerce, Rwandan history and personal life of president Kagame as the head of state.
Agaba said that the delegation is learning from good practices of good governance to be emulated in their native countries. Among other things they can learn from Rwanda, he said, is fighting corruption, facilitating trade and promoting tourism among others.
Harvard students arrived in Rwanda on Thursday, last week and have visited various facilities and sites in Kigali city, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Kigali Memorial Center in Gisozi. They also followed up referendum elections and held talks with local leaders at different levels as well as ordinary citizens.
They as well attended ‘Umushyikirano’ before holding talks with president Kagame.
The CEO of Rwanda Development Board, Francis Gatare told the press that Harvard students on a study tour to Rwanda a specializing in different areas of study including; Development Studies, Public Policy and administration. “They have come to see our country, learn from best practices and familiarize theoretical studies with real environment,” said Gatare.
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