The DRC’s economy is resource-rich, with mining (cobalt and copper) dominating exports, but widespread poverty persists due to poor governance and infrastructure gaps. Government policies aim to stabilize and attract foreign investment, but corruption and conflict undermine these efforts. Regulatory frameworks are weak, particularly in natural resource management. Society faces significant challenges, including low literacy rates and limited access to basic services. Education infrastructure is underdeveloped, with regional disparities. Climate change, including deforestation and flooding, exacerbates vulnerabilities. Healthcare systems are underfunded and struggle to meet basic needs.
