Bridging the Divide: A review of Urban-Rural Linkages in Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the interplay between urban and rural areas holds profound implications for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. This publication offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities within these linkages, drawing on extensive research and a survey conducted among 53 government officials. It is part of the UN-Habitat project titled “Supporting the implementation of the New Urban Agenda through National and Subnational Urban Policies” funded by the Andalusian Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AACID).