The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is firmly committed to improving its business climate in order to become a destination of choice for investors from around the world. The Congolese government recently examined and adopted a new roadmap which aims to promote the economic attractiveness of the country.
This decision was taken during a Steering Committee meeting chaired by the Minister of State for Planning, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, in collaboration with the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI).
In her speech, Judith Suminwa Tuluka underlined the importance that the government attaches to improving the business climate in the DRC. She recalled that the President of the Republic had called for accelerating the implementation of the emergency plan and taking into account the recommendations resulting from the public-private dialogue.
ANAPI, as a key player in the field of business in the DRC, also played a major role in the development of this new roadmap. Anthony Nkinzo, Director General of ANAPI, highlighted the different steps taken to identify the reforms necessary to attract investments in the DRC.
A retreat of the thematic group of experts on the business climate was organized in August 2023, during which a draft roadmap was developed. This project is divided into three matrices: urgent measures, short-term reforms and medium and long-term reforms.
Anthony Nkinzo stressed the importance of working hand in hand between the public and private sectors to create a common vision for the country’s economic future. The reforms undertaken aim to improve the competitiveness of the Congolese economy and respond to the real needs of the private sector.
Stakeholders were invited to contribute by offering recommendations and comments to finalize the roadmap. Once evaluated and validated, this new roadmap will be submitted for examination by the Steering Committee, then to the Council of Ministers to become operational.
The objective is to create a favorable environment for investments in the DRC, by facilitating administrative procedures, strengthening transparency and guaranteeing investor protection.
This political will displayed by the Congolese government demonstrates its determination to stimulate the economy and create business opportunities in the country. The DRC is thus positioning itself as an attractive destination for investors looking for promising new markets in Africa.