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Published on 16 November 2024

Dream of development placed in fossil fuels in the era of climate change

This report analyzes irregularities in the bidding process for the exploitation of 27 petroleum blocks and 3 gas blocks in the DRC. It raises citizen concerns about the direction of the country's energy development towards fossil fuels in the era of climate change.

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Dream of development placed in fossil fuels in the era of climate change
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