A major operation to distribute seeds and tools has been launched in the Central African Republic to support [...]

Hong Kong’s immigration department has announced that Central African Republic nationals will have to acquire a visa to enter Hong Kong for any purpose of visit with effect from 21 July 2014.  From the beginning, Hong Kong has followed a progressive…

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Denise Brown, United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic
Chair: Ben Shepherd, Consulting Fellow, Africa Programme, Chatham House

Election fever has spread across Central Africa. For the second time since the end of the disastrous civil wars in the region, electoral processes have been launched in Burundi, Rwanda, Central African Republic and the Congo.

Extreme poverty and armed conflict in the diamond-rich areas of the Central African Republic (CAR) put thousands of lives in danger and demand urgent reform of the mining sector.

The international watchdog which seeks to prevent diamonds from fuelling conflict, the Kimberley Process, should take a very close look at the situation in the Central African Republic

More than a decade after the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was requested by the African Union (AU) to give life to a new peace and security architecture, political and security cooperation on the continent is still in need of reinforcement.

The collapse of the state and the disappearance of security forces from a large part of the territory may turn the Central African Republic (CAR) into a source of instability in the heart of Africa.
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All this foreign involvement has failed to prevent the recent coup or stabilize its aftermath. BINUCA has not been able to implement a disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration program, and it failed to convince Bozizé’s regime to reform the security sector or consolidate the peace. ECCAS has been unable to restore order in one of the smallest capitals of Africa, and troop-contributing countries have proved unable to deliver the 600 extra soldiers they committed to provide in April. Paradoxically, France, while securing Bangui’s airport, is also hosting ousted president Bozizé, who declared from exile in Paris his wish to retake power by force with the “support” of private actors.

Since the March 24 coup by the Seleka, a loose coalition of Muslim rebels, the Central African Republic has been in free fall. There are about 400,000 internally displaced people, 64,000 refugees, and burned villages, largely in the western part of the country. Banditry, the rise of self-defense militias and clashes between Christian and Muslim communities are now part of daily life for this mineral-rich country in the heart of Africa. The expanding insecurity makes the delivery of humanitarian assistance difficult, and the United Nations has even warned of the risk of genocide.

As the Central African Republic (CAR) stares into an abyss of potentially appalling proportions, the international community must focus on the quickest, most decisive means of restoring security to its population.

By failing to engage when Crisis Group and others warned that the Central African Republic had become a phantom state, the international community has now had to become much more heavily involved, at much greater expense, after horrifying loss of life and massive displacement, with much greater odds of failure.

Sensible, inclusive regulation of pastoralism that has mitigated tension in parts of the Sahel should be extended to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR), where conflicts have worsened with the southward expansion of pastoralism.

The United Nations Security Council decided on 10 April to deploy a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) which will take over the mission of the African Union (MISCA), which itself succeeded the mission of the Economic Community of Central African States (MICOPAX).

To stabilise the Central African Republic (CAR), the transitional government and its international partners need to prioritise, alongside security, action to fight corruption and trafficking of natural resources, as well as revive the economy.

In Central African Republic, the conflict between armed groups is now compounded by a conflict between armed communities. The roadmap to end the crisis including elections late 2015 presents only a short-term answer and risks exacerbating existing tensions. The transitional authorities and their international partners must address crucial issues by implementing a comprehensive disarmament policy and reaffirming that Muslims belong within the nation.

Cholera outbreak kills six people in Cameroon, Yaounde capital, Central Africa. Cases of this outbreak have been documented since May 2018 in four districts

Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic increased to 120.10 XOF Billion in July from 112.50 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic averaged 84.86 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 142.20 XOF Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 49.30 XOF Billion in May of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic is reported by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This page provides - Central African Republic Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Central African Republic increased to 1444.77 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 989.68 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Central African Republic averaged 420.94 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1444.77 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 73.03 KBps in the first quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African RepublicInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Central African Republic decreased to 525 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 556 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Central African Republic averaged 571.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 827 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 309 IP in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African RepublicIP Addresses.

Temperature in Central African Republic decreased to 23.56 celsius in December from 25.59 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Central African Republic averaged 25.28 celsius from 1856 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 29.87 celsius in February of 2005 and a record low of 19.97 celsius in December of 2013. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African Republic Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Central African Republic decreased to 9.61 mm in December from 30.19 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Central African Republic averaged 114.38 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 309.56 mm in August of 1999 and a record low of 0.22 mm in December of 1951. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African Republic Average Precipitation.

Military Expenditure in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 28 USD Million in 2018 from 28 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Central African Republic averaged 45.18 USD Million from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 89 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 28 USD Million in 2016. This page provides - Central African Republic Military Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Central African Republic was last recorded at 774.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Central African Republic, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Central African Republic averaged 860.60 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1063.30 USD in 2012 and a record low of 676.70 USD in 2014. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Central African Republic GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 0 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019 from 0 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2018. Gold Reserves in Central African Republic averaged 0.16 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.35 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 0 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2009. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Central African Republic Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic is ranked 184 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Central African Republic deteriorated to 184 in 2019 from 183 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Central African Republic averaged 184.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 188 in 2013 and a record low of 182 in 2011. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Central African Republic.

Terrorism Index in Central African Republic decreased to 6.62 in 2018 from 6.72 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Central African Republic averaged 3.40 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.72 in 2014 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Central African Republic was last recorded at 384.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Central African Republic is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Central African Republic averaged 502.56 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 642.80 USD in 1977 and a record low of 336.10 USD in 2014. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Central African Republic increased to 4.10 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014 from 2.40 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2014. Exports in Central African Republic averaged 19.01 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 114.40 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of 1.70 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. Central African Republic main exports are diamonds (40 percent of total exports) and timber (16 percent). Others include: cotton, coffee and tobacco. Central African Republic main export partners are: Belgium, China, Congo, France and Japan. This page provides - Central African Republic Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic recorded a trade deficit of 29.80 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014. Balance of Trade in Central African Republic averaged -9.67 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 31.10 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of -29.80 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014. Central African Republic runs consistent trade deficits which are the result of fuel and foodstuff imports and low exports. Main exports are diamonds (40 percent of total exports) and timber (16 percent). Central African Republic main trading partners are France and China. This page provides - Central African Republic Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Central African Republic increased to 33.90 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014 from 20.80 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2014. Imports in Central African Republic averaged 28.83 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 86.40 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of 11 CFA Franc Billion in the third quarter of 2003. Central African Republic main imports are: foodstuffs, fuel, textile, machinery and pharmaceuticals. CAR main export partners are: South Korea, Netherland, France and Cameroon. This page provides - Central African Republic Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic scored 25 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Central African Republic averaged 22.86 Points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26 Points in 2012 and a record low of 20 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central African Republic is the 153 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Central African Republic averaged 150.64 from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2007 and a record low of 130 in 2006. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 6.50 percent in 2019 from 6.50 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Central African Republic averaged 7.07 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in 2002 and a record low of 6.40 percent in 2008. In Central African Republic, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Central African Republic Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Central African Republic stands at 19 percent. In Central African Republic, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Central African Republic. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Sales Tax Rate | VAT - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central African Republic recorded a Current Account deficit of 164.40 CFA Franc Billion in 2018. Current Account in Central African Republic averaged -58.45 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -7.60 CFA Franc Billion in 2000 and a record low of -164.40 CFA Franc Billion in 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Central African Republic Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 2.45 percent in 2017 from 2.45 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic averaged 5.40 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8.08 percent in 1994 and a record low of 2.45 percent in 2015. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic.