DRC case study

Question 1

What is the GNI of the DRC?

Answer 1

• $550

USD

Question 2

What is the literacy rate in the DRC?

percentage

Answer 2

• 77%

Question 3

What is the life expectancy in the DRC?

Answer 3

• 60 years

Question 4

When did the DRC gain independence after being a Belgian colony since 1885?

Answer 4

• In 1960

Question 5

Who was the dictator that seized power 5 years after independence?

Answer 5

• Mobutu

Question 6

When was he overthrown?

Answer 6

• 1997

Question 7

How was Mobutu corrupt?
(3 points)

Answer 7

• let armed forces loot country
• Took bribes for access to resources
• Didn’t pay debts to Belgium stopping aid projects

Question 8

How long did the civil war last?

Answer 8

• 1997 until 2003

Question 9

What are conflict minerals?

Answer 9

• Minerals that are fought over

Question 10

How have Conflict minerals hindered development?

Answer 10

• The large death toll and poor conditions raise ethical issues so they are bought from other countries