Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium

25 Jul

Below the surface, a game changer in Congolese politics

The 2015 break-up of Congo’s existing provinces from 11 to 26 has upended politics, creating second- and third-order challenges for Congo's next government...

14 Feb

The challenge of retirement in the Congolese administration

Recent research by SLRC called on development agencies to 'build the capacity of the aid industry to develop capacity.' But how can agencies do this in practice? In this post, Rob Ricigliano suggests three actions that development agencies can take to address this question....

10 Jan

Pathways to peace and drivers of democracy in the DRC

23 January 2018, 17:00 - 18:30
Reflecting on Kris Berwouts' new book, 'Congo's Violent Peace', this event will delve into the complex recent history of the DRC.
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20 Dec

DR Congo: The case for taking the administration seriously

Stylianos Moshonas, Tom De Herdt and Kristof Titeca explore the challenges facing the DR Congo civil service....

19 Dec

Durable research uptake in DRC

What have we learned about how to make research count for development?...