DRC ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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economy that has consistently declined since the 1980 s, despite the abundance of natural resources.
This is a direct effect of the First
and Second Congo Wars, which have stunted industrial growth. The value of these natural resources is estimated to be upwards of $24 trillion US.
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jobs represent about a quarter of the jobs, with
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