Evolution of the Basic Educational System in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The DRC's education system will play an important role in rebuilding the country's political institutions, stimulating growth and correcting inequalities. The DRC is emerging from a long economic and political crisis which has had serious consequences on the education system. The main objective of this study is to help us identify the priorities of educational policy; options for the development of the education system are presented in order to help the government to establish its educational strategy. This study presents the issues relating to the basic education system (primary and secondary education) of the DRC, in particular on its evolution, its characteristics, its organization and management as well as the difficulties encountered and challenges to be overcome.