This topic is for DRC. We have the ambassador here today.
In 2011, they finally landed on a constitution. Prior to that, they had a power-sharing agreement among all the parties, which sounds like a very familiar story that runs in certain countries around the world. It is unfortunate that after all that they got President Kabila. His term is supposedly supposed to end, and there is talk that he will be replacing himself with someone he can control and that protestors are on the ground and the situation is getting worse by the day.
Since we are always extending a hand on development and toward democratic institutions and other humanitarian aid, which we always come forward with in Canada, how much of an influence do we have on the country and on the politicians to really protect and respect the constitution and put democratic institutions in place? I think that is a secret recipe for such countries to make sure that.... When all the parties respect the constitution, we know that the conflict is... or at least we'll pull in one of those reasons or causes of conflict.
Can you, Ambassador, or anyone, advise us on this issue?