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Democratic Republic of Congo

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The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Bank’s ongoing operations will impact education, energy, governance, health and other social services, private sector development, transportation and water.

Population
66.0 Million
GDP per capita
$160
GDP growth
2.7%
Life Expectancy
48
Income Level
Low
Poverty Ratio
71.3 %
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 18
Proposed Bank projects 2
Start of Bank partnership Sept 1963
Total Bank Investment $6,044 (billions)

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Country Data
year 2008
90.4% in 2008
School enrollment, primary (% gross)
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DR Congo's Finance Minister Ponyo Mapon Matata

DR Congo's Finance Minister Ponyo Mapon Matata

Finance Minister of DR Congo tells journalists at the 2011 Annual Meetings of the World Bank-IMF in Washington, DC, that DR Congo' will post GDP growth of 6.8 percent in 2011, down slightly from 7.2 percent in 2010 and looks to regional investments in agriculture, agribusiness, energy and other infrastructure projects to create jobs, stem inequalities, and tackle regional challenges.
Protecting Congo’s Rainforests

Protecting Congo’s Rainforests

The DRC contains over half of Africa’s remaining rain forests.
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