A Time Series Analysis of Development Aid and Human Development in DRC post-Two Congo Wars

Abstract

The effect of development aid on human development in developing countries has been widely debated in academic circles. This study
builds upon this debate and examines the impact of Official Development Assistance (ODA) on human development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) post-Millennium Declaration and post-two Congo wars. It determines the state of human development in DRC and analyses the relationship between aid and human development using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The research finds that human development has improved in DRC after the wars, but ODA has not significantly contributed to this improvement. Thus, it is important to enhance accountability mechanisms in donor and state institutions. This study adds to the current discourse surrounding human development and ODA and provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners concerning the utilisation of ODA in DRC.