Title: President Tshisekedi in New York: Promoting sustainable economic growth in Africa
Introduction :
The President of the Republic Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo recently participated in the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) in New York. This conference aimed to promote sustainable economic growth in Africa. President Tshisekedi was the guest of honor on a special panel on investment opportunities in Africa and the DRC’s place in the global energy transition. This participation illustrates President Tshisekedi’s vision for the transformation of the Congolese economy and sustainable development in Africa.
Strengthening the natural resources value chain:
During this event, President Tshisekedi highlighted his vision of locally transforming Africa’s natural resources. He particularly mentioned the case of the DRC, which seeks to build a local value chain for precious minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium and manganese. This approach aims to encourage industrial development and create local jobs while promoting the country’s resources.
The battery production factory project:
President Tshisekedi also addressed the project to create a battery production factory for electric vehicles between the DRC and Zambia. This project, which benefits from financial and technological support from the United States, aims to take advantage of the growing demand for batteries for electric vehicles. It would allow the DRC to become a key player in the global energy transition while generating investment and development opportunities for the country.
Call to investors:
As part of his participation in GABI, President Tshisekedi launched an appeal to investors to come and support this new industrial vision of the DRC. He highlighted investment opportunities in mineral valorization, infrastructure construction and the development of key sectors of the Congolese economy. This opening to foreign investment aims to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and promote sustainable development in the DRC.
Meetings with project leaders:
On the sidelines of his participation in the conference, President Tshisekedi had the opportunity to meet project leaders involved in the development of strategic minerals from the DRC. Discussions were held with representatives of Delfos, an energy fundraising and investment platform, and Buenassa, a company specializing in metals trading. These exchanges demonstrate President Tshisekedi’s interest and commitment to promoting the development of Congolese natural resources..
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s participation in the Global Africa Business Initiative in New York marks an important step in promoting sustainable economic growth in Africa. Its vision to locally transform the DRC’s natural resources and create a local value chain is an innovative approach that can generate investment, development and employment opportunities for the country. Thanks to his call to investors and meetings with project leaders, President Tshisekedi aims to strengthen Congolese industry and position the DRC as a key player in the global energy transition.