Resilience of an African Giant: Boosting Growth and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Directions in Development - Countries and Regions). This item is unavailable.Resilience of an African Giant: Boosting Growth and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Directions in Development - Countries and Regions)

The development of an effective state, a reliable infrastructure, and a dynamic private sector has long been hampered by political economy obstacles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resilience of an African Giant identifies these obstacles, which prevent the country from realizing its economic potential as the second-largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines how they can be―and in some cases have been―overcome. Four instruments that have been used to boost economic development in the past and that can contribute to more development in the future are explored in the book: coordination among those who control or influence policy, application of new technologies, leveraging of external anchors, and development of social accountability networks. This book pulls together an impressive body of research on the exemplary transition of a country from a state of conflict to a post-conflict situation, and from there toward becoming a country with legitimate institutions created by free, democratic, and transparent elections.… I therefore wholeheartedly recommend it to all who are interested in development, particularly to policy makers in my country, as well as its partners.

'This book pulls together an impressive body of research on the exemplary transition of a country from a state of conflict to a postconflict situation, and from there toward becoming a country with legitimate institutions created by free, democratic, and transparent elections.... I therefore wholeheartedly recommend it to all who are interested in development, particularly to policy makers in my country, as well as its partners.' --Olivier Kamitatu Etsu Minister of Planning, Democratic Republic of Congo, writing in the Foreword

'How can international institutions deal with the political realities of developing countries yet stay positive and constructive? This remarkable book about one of the world s most complex countries shows how: First, understand what is feasible given the current environment. Second, understand how what you do can translate into improving the environment. This book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in tackling the problems of development.' --James A. Robinson David Florence Professor of Government, Harvard University