The failure by the DRC government to create a professional, truly unified army is contributing in a large measure to the continuing instability in the east and needlessly putting civilian lives at risk.
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The DRC has been successful recently at turning its economy around, from contraction in the early 2000s to estimated growth of seven per cent in 2005. This is particularly impressive considering the challenges this country has faced. The DRC is rich in human and natural resources, and IFC will continue to promote private sector development in support of the country's economic regeneration.
The DRC has been an outstanding example of that for seven years. We've seen wars that have led to the deaths of millions of people, and yet it is rarely reported in the Western press.
This Saturday or Monday may be the only time some applicants have to visit a DRC so we want to be available for them. We want to be sure they have every opportunity to get the information they need.
Let today be a day of renewal of our common determination, commitment and resolve to ensure that peace wins in the DRC,
To be honest, I think it saves time rather than delays things. ... Right now our meetings go to midnight. They'll go even longer without the DRC.
The commission, meeting in Botswana last week (October 10 to 14) was examining the security situation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region with particular emphasis on developments in Angola and the DRC,