2 The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lessons and Challenges for a Country Emerging From War
Author: Mr. Jean A. P. Clément
Language:
English
Keywords:
BOOK; Congo; government; government Economic Program; DRC government; peace process; financial support; interim PRSP; Securities; Civil society; Floating exchange rates

Abstract

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has made remarkable progress in the past three years to extricate itself from one of the bloodiest wars since World War II. The war had devastating effects on the population, which had already suffered from the plundering of the country’s vast natural resources during the colonial period and under the corrupt regime of President Mobutu. The DRC is rated today as one of the poorest countries in the world, a tragic irony and infamous episode in human history, characterized by the globalization of greed.

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Cover Postconflict Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Postconflict Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Mr. Jean A. P. Clément
ISBN:
9781589062528
Publication Date:
07 Feb 2005
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589062528.071
Pages:
338