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Overview of corruption and anti-corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emerges from a long period of violence and instability, it struggles with a legacy of entrenched corruption at all levels of society, threatening social and political institutions with failure. Repeated political crises, poor infrastructure, an underdeveloped regulatory environment, lack of institutional capacity and weak rule of law fuel the country’s persistent governance crisis.

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7 October 2010Updated 4 June 2020
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Overview of corruption and anti-corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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Chêne, M. (2010) Overview of corruption and anti-corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer null)

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Marie Chêne

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