Escaping the Conflict Trap: Promoting Good Governance in the Congo
Auteur/Redactie
International Crisis Group
Editie
PDF
Uitgave
Brussels
Jaar
2006-07-20
Pagina's
30
Reeks
Africa Report N°114
Samenvatting
While international attention has concentrated on Congo's elections, other essential elements of a stable democracy are weak or missing, including the necessary checks on executive power. Parliament is poorly funded and divided, mirroring the weakness of political parties. Parliamentary inquiries lack necessary resources and expertise to be effective. The judiciary is deeply politicised and inadequately funded. Not a single official has been tried during the transition for corruption. Presidential and legislative candidates should have – but have not – presented detailed plans for addressing corruption in customs, public finance and natural resources.
