The agribusiness sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is attracting increasing attention from investors. With this in mind, the Ministry of Agriculture of the DRC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other partners, is organizing the “DRC Agribusiness Forum”. This two-day event which will take place in Kinshasa from October 4 to 5, 2023 aims to promote investments in agribusiness in the DRC.
Under the theme “The revenge of the soil on the subsoil”, this forum aims to highlight the measures taken to create an environment conducive to the development of the agricultural sector in the DRC and to present concrete investment opportunities. While the DRC has enormous agricultural potential, agricultural yields remain low, leading to significant food imports.
This forum will therefore make it possible to mobilize the private sector, both national and international, to stimulate investment in the country’s main agricultural value chains. The objective is to transform the DRC into an agricultural power, by developing structuring reforms and strengthening investment and agribusiness.
The event will benefit from a solemn opening by the President of the Republic Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo. Several leading figures, such as the African Union Commissioner in charge of Rural Economy and Agriculture, will speak during panels to share their expertise on the reforms necessary to boost agribusiness in the DRC.
Topics covered at the forum include international donor engagement, climate considerations for sustainable agriculture, operational challenges and opportunities to build agribusiness resilience, and the role of digital in the development of agriculture.
The “DRC Agribusiness Forum” offers a unique opportunity to promote exchanges and partnerships between stakeholders in the agricultural sector in the DRC. This is an important step in realizing the country’s agricultural potential and creating a more sustainable and resilient economy.
In conclusion, the agribusiness sector in the DRC is preparing to host the “DRC Agribusiness Forum”, a major event to promote investment and development of the agricultural sector. Thanks to the participation of national and international partners, this forum will offer concrete investment opportunities and stimulate the growth of this vital sector for the Congolese economy.