Augustin Matata Ponyo, a declared presidential candidate for December 2023 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), senator and former Prime Minister, recently presented his political program amounting to 90.2 billion US dollars over five years during a event in Kindu, in the province of Maniema. This program, based on four strategic priorities, aims to raise the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 1000 USD per capita.
The Matata Ponyo program is organized into four blocks. The first block is devoted to peace and security, recognizing the importance of stability for the development of the country. The second block aims to revive road infrastructure, a crucial aspect to promote connectivity and facilitate travel across the country. Industrialization is the third pillar of the program, emphasizing the stimulation of economic growth and job creation. Finally, Matata Ponyo foresees a reform of the state in the fourth block, recognizing the essential role of public administration in the implementation of effective policies.
The candidate says his ambitious state reform program aims to modernize the administration and make it competitive, effective and efficient. Its objective is to reach a GDP per capita of 1000 USD, which would allow the DRC to join the category of middle-income economies.
However, it should be noted that Matata Ponyo is also the subject of accusations of embezzlement of public funds in relation to the financing of the Bukanga Lonzo agro-industrial project. These allegations underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.
In summary, DRC presidential candidate Augustin Matata Ponyo offers a political agenda focused on peace, infrastructure, industrialization and state reform. Its objective is to raise GDP per capita to USD 1,000 and position the country as a middle-income economy. However, it is important to monitor accusations of embezzlement to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.
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