Economy / Congo, Dem. Rep.
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Macroeconomic Forecast Democratic Republic of Congo
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We continue to stick with our forecasts of 6.0% real GDP growth for 2007 and 2008. Major foreign direct investment and infrastructure development loans from China should help the country capitalize on high commodity prices and invest heavily in its long term health. However, the threat of another outbreak of major violence presents a severe downside risk to this scenario.