Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR), a landlocked country with a population of around 5.7 million, has been facing structural problems for several decades, characterised by the absence of a state presence throughout the country and a sluggish economy that is highly dependent on external influences. This situation is conducive to the proliferation of armed groups (both local and foreign), particularly in areas historically marginali

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The Central African Republic (CAR), a landlocked country with a population of around 5.7 million, has been facing structural problems for several decades, characterised by the absence of a state presence throughout the country and a sluggish economy that is highly dependent on external influences. This situation is conducive to the proliferation of armed groups (both local and foreign), particularly in areas historically marginalised by the Bangui authorities. The combination of these factors has a direct impact on the living conditions and resilience of the local population, which is exposed to multiple and recurrent crises and shocks (food crises, displacement, armed violence, etc.). In addition, the situation in neighbouring countries – in particular Chad and Sudan – has a direct impact on populations living close to the borders (displacement, conflicts, inflation, etc.).

According to OCHA, an estimated 3.1 million people, or 63% of the Central African population, will be in need of humanitarian assistance by 2023. For more than a decade, the CAR has ranked in the bottom 5 of the Human Development Index (188th out of 191 countries), underscoring the country’s extreme poverty and dependence on humanitarian aid.

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