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What was Mobutu's initial economic strategy?
What was Mobutu's initial economic strategy?
What attracted significant foreign investment to Zaire?
What attracted significant foreign investment to Zaire?
What was the main goal of Mobutu's large centralized projects?
What was the main goal of Mobutu's large centralized projects?
What was the result of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the result of the Zaïrianisation policy?
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What was Mobutu's regime known for?
What was Mobutu's regime known for?
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What was the result of the corruption under Mobutu's rule?
What was the result of the corruption under Mobutu's rule?
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What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?
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What led to the decline in the country's economic foundations?
What led to the decline in the country's economic foundations?
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What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy?
What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy?
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Who benefited from the misappropriation of government funds?
Who benefited from the misappropriation of government funds?
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What was the outcome of Mobutu's pro-capitalist stance?
What was the outcome of Mobutu's pro-capitalist stance?
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What contributed to the loss of sovereignty and economic stability in Zaire?
What contributed to the loss of sovereignty and economic stability in Zaire?
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What was the result of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was the result of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
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What was a characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
What was a characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
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What was a major consequence of the neglect of infrastructure under Mobutu's rule?
What was a major consequence of the neglect of infrastructure under Mobutu's rule?
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What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy?
What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy?
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What was a major reason for Zaire's increasing dependency on foreign aid?
What was a major reason for Zaire's increasing dependency on foreign aid?
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What was a characteristic of the distribution of wealth under Mobutu's rule?
What was a characteristic of the distribution of wealth under Mobutu's rule?
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What was a major outcome of the economic collapse of Zaire?
What was a major outcome of the economic collapse of Zaire?
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What was a result of the prioritization of personal gain over public welfare?
What was a result of the prioritization of personal gain over public welfare?
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What was the primary goal of Mobutu's economic initiatives in the early years of his rule?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's economic initiatives in the early years of his rule?
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What was the main attraction for foreign investment in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
What was the main attraction for foreign investment in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
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What was the intended outcome of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the intended outcome of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
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What was the impact of replacing experienced foreign professionals with inexperienced Zairean nationals in the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the impact of replacing experienced foreign professionals with inexperienced Zairean nationals in the Zaïrianisation policy?
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What characteristic of Mobutu's regime undermined the country's economic foundations?
What characteristic of Mobutu's regime undermined the country's economic foundations?
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What was the outcome of the large centralized projects initiated by Mobutu?
What was the outcome of the large centralized projects initiated by Mobutu?
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What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's regime on the economy of Zaire?
What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's regime on the economy of Zaire?
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What was the primary benefit of Mobutu's pro-capitalist stance?
What was the primary benefit of Mobutu's pro-capitalist stance?
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What was the primary goal of Mobutu's industrialization efforts in the early years of his rule?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's industrialization efforts in the early years of his rule?
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What was the outcome of the large centralized projects initiated by Mobutu?
What was the outcome of the large centralized projects initiated by Mobutu?
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What was the main attraction for foreign investment in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
What was the main attraction for foreign investment in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
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What was the main consequence of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the main consequence of the Zaïrianisation policy?
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What was the characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
What was the characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
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What was the outcome of the corruption under Mobutu's rule?
What was the outcome of the corruption under Mobutu's rule?
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What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's economic initiatives on the economy of Zaire?
What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's economic initiatives on the economy of Zaire?
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What was the characteristic of the distribution of wealth under Mobutu's rule?
What was the characteristic of the distribution of wealth under Mobutu's rule?
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What was the primary cause of the deterioration of infrastructure in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
What was the primary cause of the deterioration of infrastructure in Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
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What was the consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was the consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
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What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy introduced by Mobutu?
What was the outcome of the Retrocession policy introduced by Mobutu?
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What was the effect of Zaire's increasing dependency on foreign aid and loans?
What was the effect of Zaire's increasing dependency on foreign aid and loans?
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What was the primary characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
What was the primary characteristic of Zaire's economy during Mobutu's rule?
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What was the consequence of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the consequence of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
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