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The Mining Sector in Congo: The Victim or the Orphan of Globalization?

In: The Political Economy of the Great Lakes Region in Africa

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  • Erik Kennes

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Among the many demobilizing myths circulating in the DRCongo is that of the country’s immense natural wealth coveted by the entire world and inspiring a Big Conspiracy by American multinational companies to take over the country. Globalization has certainly created ample room for them to realize their project, as became obvious during the march of the AFDL in 1996–97 aimed at toppling President Mobutu’s regime. A closer look at these events reveals that the relationship between the Congo and the world of international mining (and politics) cannot be understood within a simplistic conspiracy theory. The DRC has, in a sense, derailed during an operation that should have adjusted its economy to world trends — be it for the better or for the worse.

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  • Erik Kennes, 2005. "The Mining Sector in Congo: The Victim or the Orphan of Globalization?," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Stefaan Marysse & Filip Reyntjens (ed.), The Political Economy of the Great Lakes Region in Africa, chapter 6, pages 152-189, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-52389-0_7
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230523890_7
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    1. Geenen, Sara, 2012. "A dangerous bet: The challenges of formalizing artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(3), pages 322-330.

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