A delegation of eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Committee on Development and the Subcommittee on Human Rights has begun a three-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The visit, running from Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 October, aims “to assess the EU’s approach to sustainable development in fragile settings” and explore “what lessons can be learned on the practical implementation of the development, humanitarian and peace nexus.”
During their stay, the delegation will engage with key stakeholders and visit projects in Lubumbashi. These visits will allow them to examine how “the EU’s flagship Global Gateway initiative works in practice in the DRC,” as well as to evaluate ongoing efforts “to support governance and transparency in the management of the DRC’s natural resources.” Given the “critical role of Congolese minerals in global critical raw materials supply chains,” the mission will also consider broader “human rights and social cohesion aspects.”
Throughout the visit, MEPs will meet local government officials and representatives from civil society organisations focused on sustainable development, biodiversity, and mining governance. Field visits will highlight EU-backed projects promoting women’s empowerment, agricultural development, technical training, and the prevention of child labour.
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