Creating the Institutional Foundation for Development in Nigeria: Lessons from Rwanda

Abdulhakeem Kilishi

No 10, Working Papers from Department of Economics, University of Ilorin

Abstract: There is general consensus that institutions matter for economic performance. However, little is known about how countries with weak institution can build strong institutions. This paper examines one of the success stories in Africa, Rwanda, while drawing lessons for Nigeria. The analysis shows that there are many areas in which Nigeria must make significant improvement so as to experience positive change. It was identified that decentralization is central to Rwanda success. The decentralization did not only transfer administrative power and resources to the subnational government but also transfer political power to elect and remove politicians to the citizens. The main lesson is that decentralization of political power that allow citizens to participate in government decision and policymaking is a necessary condition to building strong, efficient and effective institutions that will ensure inclusive growth in Nigeria

Keywords: Nigeria; Rwanda; Institutions; Decentralization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 15 pages
Date: 2021-01-09
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