Investing in Tech Tools to Track DRC Minerals

Companies have started using blockchain technology to track the supply chain minerals to ensure those from conflit-hit Democratic Republic of Congo are blocked.

Data is key to Africa's development.

  • Congo-Kinshasa:   Is Child Labor the Price for E-Cars?

    DW, 23 August 2017

    Whether in cars, laptops or smartphones, cobalt is in nearly all batteries. The biggest supplier is the Democratic Republic of Congo, where human rights are often violated in the… Read more »

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