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Enabling Entrepreneurship and Job Creation Through Social Protection

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Enabling Entrepreneurship and Job Creation Through Social Protection

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/06/18/enabling-entrepreneurship-and-job-creation-through-social-protection-in-afe-drc

In DRC, the STEP Project trains and supports vulnerable people, helping them start businesses, improve lives, and create jobs through social protection.

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COD

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OVERVIEW:

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THE LATEST FROM DRC

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Budget Execution in Health: From Bottlenecks to Solutions

The Democratic Republic of Congo is committed to achieving Universal Health Care by 2030. Progress toward this goal faces challenges due to limitations in the execution and allocation of the country's health budget.

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/5c686b33-3265-4755-9f1b-c92d79571952

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Using Demand-Driven Market Analysis to Improve Livelihoods

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/4e4a8b4d-e62b-487b-b969-dee554063a03

Using Demand-Driven Market Analysis to Improve Livelihoods

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An Assessment of Digital Readiness of Secondary Schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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An Assessment of Digital Readiness of Secondary Schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Pathways to Economic Diversification and Regional Trade Integration

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/0745d6b3-e800-4c01-ad8e-1bcbe3fe62b5

Pathways to Economic Diversification and Regional Trade Integration

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