No. 99: A Fragmented Europe in a Frail Congo

Author(s): An Jacobs
Editor(s): Daniel Möckli
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 99
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2011

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to risky contradictions: despite being very rich in natural resources, it remains consistently poor in solid and legitimate state structures. Europe conducts numerous efforts to strengthen Congolese social and economic infrastructures, offering security and governance support alongside more traditional development projects. But its actions suffer from situational ignorance, fragmentation, and policy frailty. A coherent and strategic (international) approach is urgently needed to provide valuable impetus to the most pressing Congolese needs.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and its Neighbours

European Fragmentation in the Democratic Republic of Congo