Democracy, corruption, and U.S. policy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Brookings Institution

Category: Democracy

Nearly two years after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) saw a peaceful transfer of power to President Flix Tshisekedi following a nevertheless flawed election, numerous significant political and economic developments have transpired in the country. The presidents chief of staff, Vital Kamerhe, was convicted on corruption charges; violent conflicts have increased in the eastern DRC; civil society has mounted increasing anti-corruption campaigns; and a major political reconfiguration is currently underway that may significantly change the shape of reforms. Meanwhile, in a bipartisan letter, the U.S. Senate highlighted the need for urgent anti-corruption and electoral reforms in the country and the International Monetary Fund is considering a significant loan to stabilize the countrys economy, pending anti-corruption reforms.

On Friday, Dec. 18, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will host a panel discussion examining the issues and the possible U.S. policy options to address them.

Viewers can submit questions via email to events@brookings.edu or on Twitter using #DRCSecurity.

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December 18th, 2020
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