The Future of DRC

Kouassi Yeboua engaged a range of stakeholders on strategies to promote inclusive growth and development in the DRC

Despite its vast natural resources, the DRC remains behind in many development indicators, with its current GDP per capita lower than when it gained independence in 1960. On its current development trajectory, the country risks having the second-highest number of poor people globally by 2050, second only to Nigeria.

In partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the ISS African Futures organised a series of events from 22 – 24 May 2024, in Kinshasa, DRC, where Kouassi presented the results and conclusions of our study on the long-term development prospects for the DRC. The study identifies the socio-economic challenges and opportunities of the DRC and proposes various scenarios to guide the country towards a more prosperous and stable future. Read the full report in English here. Also available in French here.

Kouassi engaged in valuable discussions with a range of stakeholders on strategies to promote inclusive growth and development in the DRC. On 22 May 2024, the report was presented at a conference hosted at the Carter Center, where it was well-received by experts, researchers, policymakers, and former ministers. The day concluded with interviews with journalists to highlight the key takeaways. The following day, 23 May 2024, the report was shared with journalists at the MONUSCO(UN) radio (Radio Okapi) where journalists expressed high appreciation for the report and its presentation. On 24 May 2024, the report was presented to academics, civil society organizations, think tanks, and NGOs. The session concluded with an interview with journalists. Additionally, the report was presented to the Head of the DRC National Revenue Authority, Jules Alingete Key, who commended AFI for their outstanding work. Finally, on 25 May 2024, the report was presented to women leaders in DRC.

 

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