The Democratic Republic of Congo

Author: Michael Deibert
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1780323484
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Over the past two decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been at the centre of the deadliest series of conflicts since the Second World War, and now hosts the largest United Nations peacekeeping mission in the world. In this compelling book, acclaimed journalist Michael Deibert paints a picture of a nation in flux, inching towards peace but at the same time solidifying into another era of authoritarian rule under its enigmatic president, Joseph Kabila. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews and secondary sources, the narrative travels from war-torn villages in the country's east to the chaotic, pulsing capital of Kinshasa in order to bring us the voices of the Congolese - from impoverished gold prospectors and market women to government officials - as it explores the complicated political, ethnic and economic geography of this tattered land. A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo: Between, Hope and Despair sheds new light on this sprawling and often misunderstood country that has become iconic both for its great potential and dashed hopes.

Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Author: Emizet Francois Kisangani
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863251
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 718

Book Description
The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo looks back at the nearly 48 years of independence, over a century of colonial rule, and even earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the territory. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on civil wars, mutinies, notable people, places, events, and cultural practices.

Gender, Violence and Politics in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Author: Dr Jane Freedman
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409467783
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Despite the high profile media reporting on sexual violence in the DRC, and the widely publicized responses of the international community, there is still very little real analysis of the real situation of women in the country. This book provides such detailed analysis of gender relations in the DRC, and goes beyond the usual explanations of sexual violence as a product of conflict, to examine the complex and socially constructed gender norms and roles which underlie incidences of violence. The book benefits from a comprehensive account of men’s and women’s roles in conflict, violence, peace building and reconstruction, and evaluates the impacts of national and international political responses.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Author: Ted Dagne
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437942539
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 15

Book Description
In October 2008, the forces of the National Congress for the Defense of the Congolese People (CNDP) launched a major offensive against the Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces (FARDC) in eastern Congo. Within days, the CNDP captured a number of small towns and Congolese forces retreated in large numbers. Contents of this report: (1) Recent Developments; (2) Background: The Crisis in DRC: Regional Issues; (3) Political Developments: Rwanda, DRC, and the CNDP; Former Rwandan Forces in DRC; (4) Joint Military Operations; (5) MONUC; (6) Human Rights Conditions; (7) Economic Conditions; (8) U.S.-Congo Relations; (9) U.S. Assistance to Congo. Illus. This is a print on demand report.

America's Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR Congo

Author: Justin Podur
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030446999
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
This book examines US interventions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda -- two countries whose post-independence histories are inseparable. It analyzes the US campaigns to prevent Patrice Lumumba from turning the DR Congo into a sovereign, democratic, prosperous republic on a continent where America’s ally apartheid South Africa was hegemonic; America’s installation of and support for Mobutu to keep the region under neo-colonial control; and America’s pre-emption of the Africa-wide movement for multiparty democracy in Rwanda and Zaire in the 1990s by supporting Paul Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). In addition, the book discusses the concepts of African development, democracy, genocide, foreign policy, and international politics.

Area Handbook for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo Kinshasa).

Author: Gordon C. McDonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Congo (Democratic Republic)
Languages : en
Pages : 616

Book Description
Provides facts about the social, economic, political and millitary institutions of the country.

Urban Labor Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Philippe De Vreyer
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821397826
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 463

Book Description
Although labor is usually the unique asset upon which poor people can make a living, little is known about the functioning of labor markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this volume is to contribute to the building of knowledge in this area. In this book, the authors use a unique set of identical and simultaneous labor force surveys conducted in seven capitals of Western Africa, as well as in some other African countries (Cameroon, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo) in the 2000s. They present innovative and original results on how people are faring in these labour markets, using up-to-date econometric and statistical methods. Because so little is known about labor markets in the region, each chapter starts with detailed descriptive statistics that aim to shed light onto specific aspects of African urban labor markets. Comparisons between the ten cities are systematically carried out. Descriptive sections are followed by in-depth analyses on various issues. The book is divided into four parts that examine 13 topics. Part I presents the main stylised facts, which are investigated further in a more analytical way throughout the volume. Part II focuses on job quality and labor market conditions, such as unemployment and underemployment, vulnerability, and job satisfaction. Part III explores the many dimensions of labor market inequalities through various lenses, such as returns on education, segmentation, life-cycle inequality (with a particular focus on old age), inter-generational mobility, time related inequality, and gender and ethnic earnings discrimination. Part IV addresses some key coping mechanisms and private responses, with a focus on migration and child labor. The book concludes with recommendations for future research.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Author: Debbie Nevins
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502636387
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest and most populous country in Central Africa. Its history has been marred by almost continuous war, and the Congolese people have long suffered through political tumult. Largely covered in dense rain forests, the country, also known as Congo-Kinshasa, is traversed by the Congo River, a lifeline that transports Congolese merchants with barges filled with fruit, grains, and bushmeat to local villages. Allow your readers to explore the vibrant culture and lush landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this book, which features informative sidebars and engaging color photographs.

Religious Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Author: Roger B. Alfani
Publisher: Religion and Society in Africa
ISBN: 9781433163241
Category : Goma (Nord-Kivu, Congo)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Religious Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo analyzes the contributions of three churches at both the leadership and the grassroots levels to conflict transformation in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. While states have long been considered main actors in addressing domestic conflicts, this book demonstrates that religious actors can play a significant role in peacebuilding efforts. In addition, rather than focusing exclusively on top-down approaches to conflict resolution, Religious Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo incorporates viewpoints from both leaders of the Catholic, 3ème Communauté Baptiste au Centre de l'Afrique and Arche de l'Alliance in Goma and grassroots members of these three churches.

The Trouble with the Congo

Author: Séverine Autesserre
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521191009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
The Trouble with the Congo suggests a new explanation for international peacebuilding failures in civil wars. Drawing from more than 330 interviews and a year and a half of field research, it develops a case study of the international intervention during the Democratic Republic of the Congo's unsuccessful transition from war to peace and democracy (2003-2006). Grassroots rivalries over land, resources, and political power motivated widespread violence. However, a dominant peacebuilding culture shaped the intervention strategy in a way that precluded action on local conflicts, ultimately dooming the international efforts to end the deadliest conflict since World War II. Most international actors interpreted continued fighting as the consequence of national and regional tensions alone. UN staff and diplomats viewed intervention at the macro levels as their only legitimate responsibility. The dominant culture constructed local peacebuilding as such an unimportant, unfamiliar, and unmanageable task that neither shocking events nor resistance from select individuals could convince international actors to reevaluate their understanding of violence and intervention.