Independent Research
We conduct rigorous, fact-based investigations that shed light on how natural resources are managed and exploited, particularly in complex and underreported contexts.
Our platforms provide an overview of the sectors in which we operate, while our analyses explore more specific themes and case studies in greater depth.
Our data portals for a sector-wide overview
Our platforms are information portals that provide an overview of sectors across the country or a resource-rich sub-region, independently of any specific company or project.
Congo Epela : electrification solutions throughout the DR Congo
On Congo Epela, explore all renewable energy resources, household electricity demand and the best electrification solutions across the country.
Supply chains : cobalt from extraction to end-use
On our Supply Chain platform, find more than 300 companies involved in the global cobalt trade.
Makuta : mining revenue for local administrations
On Makuta, find local tax revenue accruing to provinces and local administrations as well as detailed monthly production statistics per company from mid 2018 until now.
Our recent analysis
Discover the latest initiatives and actions we have undertaken to advance transparency, justice, and accountability in the management of natural resources.
Video – From raw ore to local processing: ways to increase added value
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Find out moreVideo : Nine warning signs in the emerging lithium sector in the DRC
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Find out moreVideo : local electrification through mining royalties
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Find out moreWho wins, who loses out? Actualité.cd’s podcast
Discover the natural resources podcast by Actualité.cd, a leading Congolese online media platform, exploring a current topic each month.