Retrospection of the post-independence years and prospects: The case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract

This work enabled us first of all to review the circumstances surrounding the assassinations of Lumumba, Polo and Okito. Secondly, we set out to understand the causes of our underdevelopment and to envisage the development of our country. To this end, we proposed domestic reforms, the take-off of agriculture, and a place of choice for market mechanisms and decentralized initiatives in the rest of the economy, following the example of China. On the security front, beyond diplomacy, our army will have to step up to at least 14 million active soldiers. This will lead to the establishment of lasting peace throughout the country.