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The Netherlands and the Great Lakes region
Main objective of Dutch efforts in the period of 2019 - 2022*:
*Financial information on Dutch efforts in international cooperation can be found in the HGIS-note, published annually in Dutch at www.rijksoverheid.nl
The Netherlands is contributing to stability in the Great Lakes
region by encouraging cooperation between the various
countries. We are addressing in particular the root causes of
conflict in the eastern DRC, as this is the least stable part of the
region.
Integrated approachIn the eastern DRC we are supporting initiatives to combat trade in conflict minerals – when money earned from sales is used to perpetuate violence and conflict, often by rebels. We are working to ban the sale of products containing these minerals in the Netherlands.
Main themes SDGs Main partners
Security and the rule of law The Netherlands supports the UN peace mission (MONUSCO).
UN organisations
Sexual and reproductive health and rights, including HIV/AIDS We provide victims of sexual violence with medical and legal assistance and psychosocial care.
UN organisations, international NGOs
Food and nutrition security The Netherlands is working to help find solutions to land conflicts in the eastern DRC.
UN organisations, international NGOs
Humanitarian aid The Netherlands is contributing to the fight against ebola.
UN organisations
Climate The Netherlands is helping maintain the Greater Virunga Landscape, a natural area of great importance.
International NGOs, regional partnerships
The Great Lakes region consists of the DRC, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. In addition to the embassies in these countries, the Netherlands also has an Embassy Office in Goma.
Published July 2019