A System Dynamics Framework for Assessing Nation-Building in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract

This paper begins with a history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It discusses some of the prominent other nation actors and their impact upon the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This paper identifies the key nodes to Nation Building specific to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and it models these nodes using System Dynamics. It uses the Nation Building approach offered by the Beginners Guide to Nation Building by the Rand Corporation. It uses their methodology and the model to determine the critical nodes that should receive emphasis in funding and support to help improve the overall situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure the state continues on the path to good governance and democracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2009
Accession Number
ADA510830

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  • William E. Crane

Organizations

  • Old Dominion University

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  • Biomedical
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  • Business Administration
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  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Failed States
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
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