Roots and Wealth

In an ever-changing world Congolese cultural heritage is proving to be an invaluable source of economic and social wealth.Racines et Richesses explores the intrinsic value of this cultural diversity highlighting its potential to stimulate economic development and strengthen national identity.This wonderful book explores how the cultural diversity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (music art crafts languages) represents a major economiceconomic resource far beyond the simple valorization of natural wealth.It argues that promoting and preserving this heritage could generate sustainable income stimulate economic growth create jobs and contribute to local development through sectors such as cultural tourism creative industry and cultural industries.