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World Countries Index · 2026

Democratic Republic of C

criticalRank #181 of 193Region: Africa

Composite score

2.3

out of 100

Evidence reviewed2026-05-31New evidence surfaced in the last 14 days

Ebola Bundibugyo (no approved vaccine): 282 confirmed cases, 42 deaths as of May 31; Uganda: 9 confirmed cases, 1 death. ECDC June 1: outbreak continues, Ituri province most affected (264 cases from 14 health zones). WHO: catastrophic collision of disease, conflict, and hunger. NPR May 31: aid cuts and misinformation hampering response. 26.5M facing acute hunger. Contact tracing nearly impossible in conflict zones.

Compassion framework

8 dimensions, scored 0–5

Each dimension rolls up five subdimensions with five-level behavioral anchors. See the methodology for anchor definitions and weighting.

Awareness

Does this entity reliably detect when others are in pain or need — before they name it?

1.1

of 5.0

Empathy

Does this entity genuinely connect with the inner experience of those it serves?

1.0

of 5.0

Action

Does compassionate understanding translate into real, proportional, effective help?

1.1

of 5.0

Equity

Is care distributed fairly — especially toward those with greatest need and least power?

1.0

of 5.0

Boundaries

Is helping sustainable, ethical, and autonomy-preserving — not dependency-creating?

1.1

of 5.0

Accountability

Does this entity own its failures, correct course, and make genuine repair?

1.1

of 5.0

Systemic Thinking

Does compassion extend to root causes and structural change — not only symptom relief?

1.1

of 5.0

Integrity

Is compassion genuine, consistent, and non-performative — especially when it costs something?

1.2

of 5.0

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