Angola
Decades of conflict has taken a heavy toll on Angola’s economy,
society and infrastructure, and it is now faced with the enormous
challenge of rebuilding. Since the Luena Peace Accord was signed in
2002, ending the 27-year civil war, the government has committed
substantial resources to reconstruction and resettlement.
Angola has the potential to be a thriving economy in southern
Africa, with the third largest gross domestic product (GDP) in the
region, substantial and varied resources and railways and ports.
However, although revenues from oil and diamonds have boosted the
economy, extreme poverty is still a daily reality for more than a
quarter of the population.
Parliamentary elections in September 2008 took place with no major
incidents. The ruling MPLA party won with 81% of the vote, securing
191 places out of 220 in the Angolan parliament.
Find out more in Key facts: Angola.
DFID’s main challenges in Angola are:
- poverty
- the delivery of basic services
- electoral processes.
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