Republic of the Congo

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 of goods and services in 2014 were $12,872,338,390 versus the Exports of goods and services in 2014 which was $11,044,840,737. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Exports’ rank is higher than 47.06% of countries in the data set like it says below in the chart. The Democratic Republic of Congo however does not have a very good economy. On the graph below it shows where the FDI for this country is only 3.09% higher than other countries. The closer the number is to 100% the better their economy is. The graph below shows a lot of valuable information such as FDI inflows, exports, unemployment rates, inflation, GDP per capital, and GDP growth rate of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016). Getting good statistics for…

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,…

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…

Jarred Memmi The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo is located on the continent of Africa. Ordinarily the DRC elects its president, it has a wide variety of geography, many problems, and a high poverty level. The government system of the DRC is a Semi-Presidential Republic. The president is Joseph Kabila and the capital is Kinshasa. The DRC has a population of 78.74 million people. With that many people in the county the…

1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country with a vast amount of resources and potential, yet it has suffered greatly. It is important to look into the country with a full comprehension of its past, in order to fully understand its current status. DRC cultural domains will be examined beginning with history and myth, followed by family and kinship and finally the United States’ interest in DRC. 2. Beginning, in 1908, the then-Republic of the Congo (RC) was established as an…

The Obama Administration’s policy toward the Democratic Republic of the Congo is centered on helping the country become more democratic, at peace within its region, and more able to provide for the basic needs of its citizens. The U.S. provided $277 million in bilateral aid to DRC in 2016, along with $166 million in emergency assistance. Targeted sanctions under Executive Order 13413 (2006) focus on human rights issues such as sexual violence and child soldiers, both of which are exacerbated by…

I grew up in Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. I really don’t remember much about it, I just remember when we had to move a lot because of war. Every time but my family found a place where we stayed until I was seven. We stayed in Tanzania in a town called Nyarugusu. Everybody used to fear that place, but I didn’t know why. At night time my dad never wanted me to be outside. If he found me outside I would be in so much trouble. It was not a bad Some people dream of success... while…

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…