Congo Masquerade: The Political Culture of Aid Inefficiency and Reform Failure (African Arguments)
"The Trefon volume is indispensable reading for all those interested in post-conflict state-building.  He provides a devastating critique of how the large international investment in this project in DR Congo has fallen far short, through the failings both of the external parties and the Congolese political elite." -- Professor Crawford Young, University of Wisconsin "Trefon's sweeping survey of reconstruction efforts in Congo, from bridge repairs to security sector reform, delivers a stinging indictment of both the Congolese government and its international partners, leaving no one unscathed.  Sure to create controversy, this book makes for a compelling read and calls for an understanding of Congo and the Congolese on their own terms." -- Professor Pierre Englebert, Pomona College  "Written in simple prose and short chapters, this book will provide a more convincing explanation of what is happening in the Congo than most other books available today. It should be mandatory reading for all those who are concerned with the country or are involved in efforts to reform the state and spur development." -- Professor Patrick Chabal, Kings College London