Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo Malaria has been an issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a long time, however, recently the situation has gotten worse. In 2009, the organization called Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treated just over 45,000 people with malaria. Although two years later, in 2011, the total number of people being treated more than tripled it and rose to over 150,000 (Smith). Malaria has impacted thousands of people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and without the people gaining access to protection and prevention, the disease will continue to spread, killing more and more citizens. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malaria is the greatest challenge being faced today because of the sudden increase…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a developing country with a semi-presidential republic located in Central Africa. The DRC has been the center of many African wars resulting in a large amount of deaths and an influx of refugees (BBC). There are also rebel groups within the DRC, displacing a large amount of people (The World Factbook). It is also home to a large amount of natural resources and minerals. Despite the fertile soil and mineral resources, the DRC has high infant and…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is known to be the richest country in the world when it comes to natural resources. The countries raw minerals are thought to be worth 24 trillion dollars in U.S. currency. With that being said, the level of FDI for every country is actually very important. The FDI net inflows are -$343,601,083 in 2014. The Commercial Service Exports were $163,054,886 in 2014 and the Total Merchandise Trade was 40.76%. The chart below shows five years` of FDI net flows. Imports…

1. This background paper will educate on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s history of political violence and economic exploitation. Throughout its history, the region now called the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued with political upheaval and human rights violations. The nation possesses immense natural recourses, the cultivation of which attracts domestic and foreign influence to the country. 2. The history of Western involvement in the Congo region consists…

The current turmoil in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the greatest example of the unintended consequences of human greed and cruelty. The DRC had every potential to flourish, with enormous mineral reserves, a lush, tropical climate, and access to trade routes through the coast and the Congo River. The legacy of European colonialism in the country lead to disaster, however, and the Congo’s untapped potential remains untapped, as the country remains unstable, destitute, and…

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the LDCs (less developed countries) in Africa. It was ranked as the last country by the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2012 (Demographic Republic of Congo 1). Its current developmental state has close connections with many factors such as geographic location and developmental history. The government of DRC established series of long-term developmental plans that believed will bring benefits that will help improve its development. DRC’s current…

Secondly, The Democratic Republic of Congo is on top in the world of poverty. The footing on this topic is because of the malnutrition, and wellness maintenance. There has likewise been a number of complex reasoning’s, including differences between basic resources. The population of Congo is 67.51 million, in which children and youth make up a large section of the population, 47% of the masses of the DRC are less than 15 years previous. Less than a quarter of people have proper sanitation…

Causation of this will inevitably create new challenges faced by women and their young such as, foraging for water and food, plotting them in the middle of another vulnerable situation of being exposed to more violence. Without money, transportation, and connections to resources, women in the Democratic Republic of Congo are left with no way to escape the terrors. When the United States led the invasion to attack and ultimately provide the fatality of Saddam Hussein, this imprisoned many women…

Did you know that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has the largest river in the world? The country was called the Belgian Congo when Belgium ruled the area. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has an exquisite geography, a complex history and many natural resources. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s geography is unique and interesting. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is located on the continent of Africa and is surrounded by the following seven countries: Angola, Zambia,…

Differences of the Czech Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo Introduction As Desmond Tutu said “Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” In this essay I will compare the Czech Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Government system, infrastructure and anti-discrimination laws about LGBTs. First of all the government system of my country, the Czech Republic, is a unitary…