Democratic Republic of the Congo: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the third-largest land area in Africa with a population of about 50 million. This paper elaborates on specific issues concerning the economic policies of the DRC, the former Zaire, through end-2000. An overview of the country's situation is also provided. The phenomenon of hyperinflation is analyzed. The study also contains a description of the country's exchange and trade system. The appendix updates available statistical information about recent economic and financial developments in the DRC.
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Volume/Issue: Volume 2001 Issue 123
Publication date: August 2001
ISBN: 9781451841145
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Business and Economics , Exports and Imports , Public Finance , ISCR , CR , exchange rate , central bank , debt service , broad money , foreign currency , rate of exchange , private sector , Imports , Exports , Sub-Saharan Africa , Africa , Southern Africa

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the third-largest land area in Africa with a population of about 50 million. This paper elaborates on specific issues concerning the economic policies of the DRC, the former Zaire, through end-2000. An overview of the country's situation is also provided. The phenomenon of hyperinflation is analyzed. The study also contains a description of the country's exchange and trade system. The appendix updates available statistical information about recent economic and financial developments in the DRC.