25 March 2008: The Republic of Congo has known numerous conflicts that have weakened various sectors. Because the Republic of Congo is an oil-producing country, several donors refrain from financing humanitarian actions. Despite being an oil-producing country, poverty still touches a large portion of the population.
In 2008, more than 70 percent live under the poverty line. In response to this problem, CERF allocated $4.3 million through its first-round underfunded emergencies window to the sectors of food security, health, water and sanitation, and protection.