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Democratic Republic of Congo: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption

Historically, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced violence and extensive abuses of power. Protracted civil wars coupled with the continued mismanagement of state resources have placed DRC among the group of fragile states with the world’s poorest infrastructure. Bribery, lack of political integrity and weak oversight institutions worsen clientele politics, rent-seeking and instability throughout the country.

4 June 2020
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption

Main points

  • Corruption permeates all levels of society from petty bribery and grand corruption to illicit financial flows.
  • There are elements of a good anti-corruption framework but implementation is lacking.
  • Recent research has demonstrated the negative impact corruption in the DRC has had socially, economically and on conflict in the country.

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Lee-Jones, K. (2020) Democratic Republic of Congo: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption. Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer 2020:16)

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Krista Lee-Jones

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