Update: Pact Calls for Mineral Traceability Program for Eastern Democratic Republic Congo

Pact launched a Public-Private Alliance for a Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and a coalition of businesses from the electronics industry and civil-society organizations. Read the press release to learn more, and see photos from the launch of the PPA on Pact's Facebook page.

What we do

The 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 work

Currently, 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.

Please use the navigation bar on the right to learn more about the context in which we work, Pact Congo's history operating in the DRC, and specific projects we have or are implementing.

Pact in the DRC moves to Kinshasa

In January 2010, Pact opened its national representation office in Kinshasa. We are located at 3642 Boulevard 30 Juin, Suite 230, Future Towers, Commune de Gombe.

Pact also sub-offices in Mimia, Bandundu Province, Mambasa, Orientale Province, Goma, North Kivu and Lubumbashi, Katanga.

For further information please contact:

Karen Hayes
Director, Corporate Community Engagement, Africa Region
khayes@pactworld.org

Helene Rodriguez Sherman
Program Officer, Washington, D.C.
hsherman@pactworld.org