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Last updated, March 2007

The Democratic Republic of Congo joined the World Bank in 1963. Since then, World Bank assistance on 82 projects has helped the country work towards achieving improved governance, economic growth and a reduction in poverty. As of October 2007, there are nine active World Bank projects with a commitment value of approximately US$1.9 billion in DRC. These are:

	The Health Sector Rehabilitation Support Project will ensure that the target population of selected health zones has access to, and use a well-defined package of quality essential health services. Read more...
	The Emergency Demobilization and Reintegration Project will support the efforts of the Government to demobilize an estimated 150,000 ex-combatants and help them return to civilian life. Read more...
	Multi Sectoral HIV/AIDS Project: a US$102 million project that will implement the national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS control activities and provide resources to improve service delivery mechanisms to better the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. Read more...
	Emergency Economic and Social Reunification Support Project: a US$214 million credit that will facilitate the implementation of urgent reforms in critical areas including initiating a civil service reform. This project will help the government deal with the country’s debt situation. Read more (pdf)...
	Private Sector Development and Competitiveness Project: a US$120 million operation that aims to increase the competitiveness of the economy, and thereby contribute to economic growth. Read more...

For a complete list and details on World Bank-supported active operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, please refer to Active Projects.

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