Power nmap of DR Congo, cropped

Huge resources, dramatic needs draw investors into complex and difficult DRC


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Issue 479 - 03 Mar 2023 - By Jon Marks | 12 minute read

Democratic Republic of Congo’s huge resource base, and desperate need to cater for one of the world’s fastest-growing populations, are exciting potential investors, encouraged by President Félix Tshisekedi’s claims to be presiding over improved governance. But claims to significant progress are questionable as a controversial presidential election beckons, conflict stalks eastern DRC and criminality dogs efforts to overhaul power and other sectors, write François Misser and Jon Marks.

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