Explore the paradox of public service delivery in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This insightful book delves into how essential services function in a nation often labelled a ‘failed state.’ Discover the crucial role of grassroots initiatives and non-state actors in providing education, justice, and health, challenging conventional notions of governance. Essential for students and scholars of African politics, development studies, and post-conflict reconstruction, it examines the evolving state-society relationship and the impact of international aid. Gain a deeper understanding of hybrid governance beyond the state in contemporary Africa.