DRC-Case Study

• Location

  Sub-Saharan Africa
• Country

  Democratic Republic of Congo (The DRC)
• Context: countries

  • Has an appalling human rights record
  • One of the poorest countries in the world
• Key Words on this topic

  • The UN stabilisation Mission
  • MONUSCO
• The population of the DRC is 84 million
• Low life expectancy 59-male, 63-female.
• High infant and maternal mortality rates.
• MONUSCO aims to protect civilians and human rights defenders.
• UN agencies co operate with the Congolese government to achieve stabilisation.
• New president since 2019 had made positive changes by creating a coalition government.
• Many NGOS operate in the current areas of conflicts. - These include CARE and Action Aid.
• NGOS are promoting economic growth through training and employment in agriculture.
• What is the focus of the case study discussed?

  The impact of global governance of human rights
• What region is specifically mentioned in the case study?

  Sub-Saharan African region
• What was the population of the DRC in 2000?

  Approximately 8 million
• What was the GDP per capita in the DRC?

  128 USD
• What is the life expectancy in the DRC for males?

  59 years
• What is the life expectancy in the DRC for females?

  63 years
• What are some human rights issues mentioned in the DRC?

  IDPs, forced labor, torture, and killings
• What is a significant issue faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the DRC?

  Conflict-induced displacement
• What types of violence are mentioned in relation to human rights issues?

  Gender-based violence and torture
• What is a major concern regarding food in the DRC?

  Food insecurity
• How does poor access to health and education affect the DRC?

  It exacerbates poverty and human rights issues
• What role does the UN play in the DRC according to the case study?

  Protecting civilians and supporting peace
• How many UN personnel are mentioned in the DRC?

  Over 18,000 personnel
• What is the purpose of national governance in the DRC?

  To improve safety, health, and education
• What are the roles of NGOs in the DRC?

  Education, health, and food security
• What are some international agencies mentioned in the case study?

  UNICEF, WHO, and USAID
• What is the significance of the 2019 elections in the DRC?

  They aimed to promote stability and democracy
• How do international treaties contribute to stability in the DRC?

  They promote peace and governance improvements
• What are the opportunities for growth mentioned in the DRC?

  Rich natural resources like gold and copper
• What is the GDP growth rate mentioned for the DRC?

  3.9% GDP growth
• What is the main focus of the 2019 election discussed in the material?

  Reduces conflict risk
• What is the purpose of the UN and African Union treaties mentioned?

  To promote stability
• What percentage of GDP growth was noted in 2020?

  3.9%
• What does EITI stand for in the context of mining revenues?

  Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
• How do NGOs contribute to local economic empowerment?

  By improving opportunities for growth
• What are the challenges related to inequality mentioned in the material?

  • Extreme gender inequality
  • Child soldiers
  • Low access to rural services
• What was the HDI progress noted in 2018?

  0.459
• What do the 2030 SDGs aim to achieve?

  To promote sustainable development goals