<p>The UK is supporting efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) mining sector to both increase transparency and improve governance through the ProMines programme. We also support the Carter Centre in its efforts to empower local civil society to better hold to account both the government of DRC and mining companies. The UK also supports the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to improve the management of the DRC's natural resources to promote economic development and tackle poverty.</p>