Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been recognized as one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $394 in 2013, according to the World Bank. The country faces a range of challenges, including political instability, conflict, and economic underdevelopment, which have contributed to its position as one of the world's least developed nations. In 2013, the DRC was still recovering from a long period of conflict that had led to the displacement of millions…