The process of developing the maiden Rwanda in Statistics and Figures 2008 started in September 2008. A broad range of stakeholders participated to ensure national ownership and relevance of the country report. The individuals who participated in this process, and to whom due credit should be given, are too many to enumerate by name.They are the men and women from government departments, civil society organizations and development partner institutions, who
worked through the book’s themes.

Due recognition also goes to the facilitating team from SPU-NISR coordinating the basic research towards the preparation of the
document and pooled the various inputs into a coherent document.

The Rwanda in Statistics and Figures 2008 is as successful as it ultimately is because of able leadership from the National Institute of statistics of Rwanda and SPU.