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The analysis reviews economic dynamics shaped by mining cycles, the growing role of Chinese presence, and the coexistence of large firms with micro-informal enterprises. It identifies cross-cutting policy constraints around governance and fiscal issues, then maps specific sector opportunities and recommendations across enabling, traded, and urban industries.","Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPublic  \nCOUNTRY PRIVATE SECTOR DIAGNOSTIC  \nCREATING MARKETS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO  \nPutting Natural Resources to Sustainable Productive Use  \nMarch 2022  \nAbout IFC  \nIFC—a member of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, [visit www.ifc.org](visit www.ifc.org).  \n© International Finance Corporation 2022. All rights reserved.  \n2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  \nWashington, D.C. 20433 [www.ifc.org](www.ifc.org)  \nThe material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. IFC does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or for the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The findings, interpretations, views, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the International Finance Corporation or of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) or the governments they represent.  \nPhotos: Clockwise: Natalia Agapitova; MONUSCO/Abel Kavanagh inga; Monica Carlson/USAID; MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani  \nCONTENTS  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS IV  \nABBREVIATIONS V  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY VI  \nNotes XIV  \n01. CONTEXT: WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY TO REFORM  \nA CRITICAL FRAGILE COUNTRY 1  \nNotes 3  \n02. THE ECONOMY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR: RESOURCE-BASED 4  \n2.1 Economic Performance Dominated by the Ups and Downs of Mining 4  \n2.2 Growing Chinese Presence in the Economy: An Opportunity? 10  \n2.3 Dual Private Sector: Large Firms Coexisting with Micro-Informal Firms 11  \nNotes 14  \n03. CROSS-CUTTING POLICY ISSUES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 15  \n3.1 Poor Governance (Including Property Rights and Commercial Justice) 17  \n3.2 Major Fiscal, Parafiscal Policy Issues 18  \n3.3 Underperforming State-Owned Enterprises and  \nPublic-Private Partnerships 21  \nNotes 25  \n04. IDENTIFICATION OF SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES 26  \n4.1 Enabling Sectors 26  \nTransport and logistics 26  \nPower 33  \nWater 38  \nDigital infrastructure 39  \nFinancial sector 48  \nHealth 53  \nEducation (skills for jobs) 57  \n4.2 Traded and Urban Sectors 63  \nMining and hydrocarbons 63  \nAgribusiness 69  \nForestry 75  \nManufacturing 77  \nDigital services 80  \n(Eco) Tourism 83  \nUrban sectors (housing construction and retail) 84  \nNotes 88  \nFIGURES  \nFigure 1.1 Population Growth 2  \nFigure 2.1 Gross National Product, 1995–2020 4  \nFigure 2.2 Contribution to GDP Growth 5  \nFigure 2.3 Share of GDP (%) by Sector of Activity 6  \nFigure 2.4 Investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo 1995–2020 7  \nFigure 2.5 Exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo,  \n2004–20, Fueled by Copper and Cobalt 8  \nFigure 2.6 Comparison of Democratic Republic of Congo and  \nOther Sub-Saharan Economies, 2000 and 2007 9  \nFigure 2.7 New Business Registrations per 1,000 People, 2000–18 12  \nFigure 2.8 GDP and Job Multipliers Resulting from Incremental Growth for Each Sector 13  \nFigure 3.1 Average Tariff, Democratic Republic of Congo Compared to Other Countries, 2010 19  \nFigure 3.2 Number of PPP Projects 22  \nFigure 4.1 Cost to Import, Border Compliance a","cbCaibdInK44nwGR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibdInK44nwGR","pdf",2180126,5,1,112,"English","en",105,"# Executive Summary\n# Context: Window of Opportunity to Reform\n## A Critical Fragile Country\n# The Economy and the Private Sector: Resource-Based\n## Economic Performance Dominated by Mining\n## Growing Chinese Presence in the Economy\n## Dual Private Sector\n# Cross-Cutting Policy Issues and Possible Solutions\n## Poor Governance\n## Major Fiscal and Parafiscal Policy Issues\n## Underperforming State-Owned Enterprises and PPPs\n# Identification of Sector Opportunities\n## Enabling Sectors\n## Traded and Urban Sectors","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of this country private sector diagnostic for the Democratic Republic of Congo?\",\"answer\":\"It assesses how markets can be created by evaluating the economy, private-sector structure, policy constraints, and sector opportunities. 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