The World Bank pledged $1 billion to help fund development in Congo, provided there was a return to peace.
The World Bank President Jim Young Kim unveiled the proposed aid on the first day of his visit to the conflict ridden country with United Nations chief, Bank Ki-moon.
The official’s visit coincided with further clashes between Congo’s army and rebel M23 fighters, which flared up after 6 months of relative calm.
Ban Ki-moon described the World Bank proposal as a way to encourage immediate security with lasting political and economic solutions.
“We believe this can be a major contributor to a lasting peace in the Great Lakes region. This funding will help revitalise economic development, create jobs, and improve the lives of people who have suffered for far too long,” he said.