ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the regulation of property rights in the mining sector, which is among the most important elements of reform in the sector. It examines underlying structures and processes that perpetuate insecure property rights. The chapter suggests that for mining sector reforms to succeed, they must recognize and address the economic incentives that shape behavior—particularly the behavior of elites. It explains a discussion of the theoretical relationship between the regulation of property rights and economic performance. The chapter examines of the regulation of property rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC's) industrial mining sector, focusing particularly on a review of mining contracts. It analyses of the regulation of property rights in the DRC's artisanal and small-scale mining sector. The chapter discusses the mining contract review process—in particular, whether the GODRC has the incentive to enforce and protect property rights.
