The book describes a number of Rwandan post-genocide initiatives aiming at developing a common
sense of identity in the population and addressing social cultural and economic issues. This
proactive approach indicates the will of the Rwandan government with the cooperation of social
actors to resort to traditional - and in some cases precolonial - cultural practices to resolve
the problems of nation-building. The essays are well documented many of them based on
empirical studies. Philippe Denis Professor of History of Christianity University of
KwaZulu-Natal. Today Rwanda is widely acclaimed as a success story and a model for
post-conflict reconstruction. And yet Rwanda has not finished to surprise. This publication
focuses on a specific home-grown solution whether it be Gacaca Ndi Umunyarwanda Agakiriro
and more. Rwanda tells its story its experience in overcoming apparently unsurmountable
challenges. The book will serve as an essential reference for any future and deeper analyses of
these solutions. Joseph Gafaranga Professor in linguistics University of Edinburgh UK.
Tharcisse Gatwa is Research professor of Ethics and consultant for research and publications at
the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sicences [PIASS] Butare Rwanda. Deo Mbonyinkebe
is Social and cultural anthropologist in Rwanda. He is currently focusing on peace building
social programs and inclusion.
