Title: Infrastructure construction and rehabilitation work in the DRC: progress and challenges
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is engaged in a vast grassroots development program, aimed at building and rehabilitating essential infrastructure such as health centers, schools and administrative buildings. As part of this program, the Congolese government signed contracts with various agencies, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Central Coordination Office (BCeCo) and the Cellule d’execution des finances en favor of Fragile States (CFEF). This article examines the progress of the work carried out by these agencies and the challenges they face.
Work progress :
According to information from the Ministry of Planning responsible for supervising the program, BCeCo stands out with a work execution rate of at least 80%. This agency is responsible for building and rehabilitating infrastructure in nine provinces, including 48 territories, such as North Kivu, Ituri and Haut-Katanga. The UNDP, for its part, has an execution rate of 47% in the nine provinces entrusted to it, while the CFEF reaches an execution rate of around 60% in seven provinces.
The challenges encountered:
Despite the progress made, infrastructure construction and rehabilitation work in the DRC is not without challenges. Among the main challenges, we find the insufficient quality of the works carried out by the UNDP, which does not meet the technical specifications set out by the government. This quality issue must be resolved in order to guarantee sustainable and functional infrastructure for local communities. Additionally, coordination between different agencies and local authorities can also be a logistical challenge, requiring clear communication and effective management.
Future prospects:
Despite the challenges encountered, the development program underlying the 145 territories in the DRC continues to progress. In the near future, BCeCo plans to deliver Kinshasa’s new general reference hospital, Mama Yemo, which will meet international standards. This vital infrastructure will improve access to quality health care for the population of the Congolese capital. In addition, the BCeCo is also engaged in other projects, such as the construction of a 10 megawatt hydroelectric plant at the Mbombo Falls in Kananga, in collaboration with the National Agency for Electrification and Energy Services in the Middle East. rural and peri-urban (ANSER).
Conclusion :
Construction and infrastructure rehabilitation work in the DRC is progressing, but challenges persist. It is essential to guarantee the quality of the works carried out and to strengthen coordination between agencies and local authorities. However, the prospects for improvement and positive impact on local communities are encouraging. The development program at the base of the 145 territories in the DRC plays a key role in the transformation and development of the country, by providing essential infrastructure to meet the basic needs of the populations.