The politics of forest governance failure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): lessons from 35 years of political rivalries

The promotion of good governance in the forestry sector Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) was one major components policy reforms initiated by international organisations mid-1980s. This paper analyses concepts 'good governance' DRC between mid-1980s and 2020 highlights recent history forest reforms. From an empirical perspective, our analysis builds both on extensive review documents field observations, as well interviews with actors who have been involved or seen how they were implemented. also describes key those investigates coalitions formed some them to influence forestland country. demonstrates that often played a decisive intrusive role sector. Their strong involvement is sometimes interference has aggravated rather than alleviated crisis. In cases, politicians, military administrative officers used political security unrest scapegoat benefit from failure related business-as-usual DRC.