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Food security in Katanga. Read more...  Click on Karen Hayes, Director, Corporate Community Engagement, Africa Region, to learn about our work in corporate engagement
Gold mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was recently addressed by a UN investigative report and press conference. Click here to get more in-depth knowledge of mining issues in DRC and what Pact is doing to help make a positive difference.
What we doThe Democratic Republic of Congo contains many of the most important mineral resources in Africa, the second largest rainforest in the world which is a massive carbon sink, and the second largest river in the world in terms of flow, with the hydropower potential to contribute substantially to the energy needs of Sub-Saharan Africa.Despite its abundance of resources, the DRC remains one of the poorest countries in the world with a life expectancy of 45 years for men and 48 for women. And it is these natural resources that have stimulated and perpetuated an endless stream of illegal and abusive exploitation, culminating in the most deadly conflict since World War II which has directly and indirectly claimed the lives of over 4 million people. Together with our local partners, Pact in DRC focuses on developing practical solutions to bring an end to conflict, promoting economic growth and sustainably managing the Congo’s vast natural resources. Focus is on three main resource sectors: minerals, forests, and agriculture. Where we workCurrently, we are working with our local and international partners on projects in Katanga Province, as well as in the forest landscapes of Salonga National Park and the Okapi Faunal Reserve. Pact in the DRC moves to Kinshasa |
