Rwanda

Locations

Rwanda

Rwanda is a small, landlocked, mountainous country. It is densely populated, most people living off small plots of land. Its remarkable recovery from one of the world's worst civil conflicts has been aided by official development assistance, which funds more than a quarter of the country's GDP.

Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women Initiative

Since November 2007, GBSN has been working closely with Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation to develop and implement the 10,000 Women Initiative. GBSN has supported the identification of academic partners globally to participate in 10,000 Women. In addition, GBSN advises the Goldman Sachs Foundation on international best practice in enhancing and supporting business education in developing countries and establishing short-term entrepreneurship education programs.

Food for Thought

"Building national competitiveness through the development of human capital is one of the most important factors for building a private sector, completing the transition to a market-oriented economy, and creating an environment that allows for sustainable economic growth."

-"Assessment of Graduate Management Education", William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan Business School (2003)