DRC government relies on better traceability of exported minerals for 2027 budget
The DRC government has presented a 2027 draft budget of nearly $25 billion, with security among its main priorities. To finance it, it plans to increase domestic revenue, but acknowledges it does not fully control the volumes and value of minerals produced and exported. The mining sector is expected to yield $6.5 billion next year, and authorities estimate weak controls cost the country nearly half of its potential mining revenues.
Why it matters: This matters for the theme of fiscal capacity, as the DRC's inability to capture mineral revenues directly affects its ability to fund security and other state priorities.