ABSTRACT
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long struggled with systemic corruption and poor governance, undermining its economic potential and deterring foreign investment. This exploratory research examines whether corruption can be effectively eradicated and moral capital restored in the DRC by analysing the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks from the Mobutu era to the present leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi. The study investigates the evolution of anti-corruption efforts, governance reforms, and the judiciary’s role in upholding accountability.
Using the institutional theory as a guiding framework, the research explores how entrenched corruption has shaped legal structures and institutions over time and evaluates the potential for institutional reforms to foster a culture of integrity and transparency. The findings aim to provide insights into whether the current legal and regulatory reforms in the DRC are capable of reversing decades of corruption, ultimately contributing to the rebuilding of moral capital and encouraging economic growth. The research highlights the critical link between strong legal institutions, moral capital, and sustainable development in the DRC.
