The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making significant progress in its business climate. President Félix Tshisekedi presented the results of the first survey of the National Barometer on the Business Climate (BNCA), which aims to be a mirror allowing a lucid look at the economic realities experienced by economic operators. The findings of this survey reveal that the business climate is improving in the DRC, although much remains to be done. The BNCA notably recommends reforms on taxation and incidental taxation, legal and judicial security, the political environment, the management of public contracts, the quality of the administration, as well as that of infrastructure.
President Tshisekedi welcomed the presentation of the results of the BNCA and called on the government to accelerate the implementation of the Emergency Plan for the business climate in the DRC. He also insisted on the need to put in place a system for handling and monitoring the various recommendations resulting from exchanges between stakeholders during public and private dialogue.
Economic operators have expressed their positive assessment of their performance in the current economic situation. However, President Tshisekedi encourages the government to work to improve the country’s overall score. He urged everyone to play their part for a clean and attractive business environment in favor of foreign partners.
Beyond its role of global evaluation of the economic ecosystem in the DRC, the BNCA also wants to be an interface between the President of the Republic and the economic actors. The presentation of the survey results is an important step for improving business in the DRC.
President Tshisekedi assumes his role as Head of State by promoting collaboration with multinational mining companies to fight against illegal mining in the country. Despite the economic challenges facing the DRC, the country’s central position in terms of economic development also attracts the attention of foreign investors.
The DRC also faces political challenges, particularly in view of the upcoming presidential elections, as well as security challenges in certain regions of the country. However, by continuing on this path of improving the business climate, the DRC can attract more investors and become a leading economic player in Africa.