The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Post-Conflict Environmental Assessment – Synthesis for Policy Makers

Publisher: UNEP

Date: 2011

Topics: Assessment

Countries: Congo (DRC)

“Since the 2002 peace accords, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been emerging from a long period of State decline and protracted crisis, the roots of which go back to at least the mid-1970s. Today most of the country is at peace and experiencing a burst of economic rebound activity. Nevertheless, the DRC is still a fragile post-conflict country with enormous needs for reconstruction and economic growth. The opportunities are huge - the country’s vast natural and mineral wealth is one of the richest on Earth. With its immense potential, the DRC could have a bright future as a leading powerhouse of African growth and development.”