Title: Work Program and Annual Budget (PTBA): The Transport Connectivity Support Project (PACT) provides for the asphalting of 440 km of roads
Introduction :
The Annual Work Program and Budget (PTBA) for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 of the Transport Connectivity Support Project (PACT) was recently validated by the Steering Committee. This project, which aims to provide resilient connectivity and improve the performance of the road, digital and air sectors, has planned significant investments, including the asphalting of 440 km of roads. In this article, we will present the details of this program and the implications for infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The PACT project: crucial support for transport connectivity
The Transport Connectivity Support Project (PACT) is a program implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the support of the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group. Launched on March 23, 2023, this project aims to open up the provinces of the Center and East of the country, in particular those of Kasaï Oriental, Lomami, North Kivu and South Kivu. The aim is to provide resilient connectivity and improve the performance and governance of the road, digital and aviation sectors.
The annual work program and budget (PTBA): essential investments
The annual work program and budget (PTBA) for the 2023 and 2024 financial years was validated by the Project Steering Committee. This PTBA includes around 90 activities to be implemented, some of which are linked to investments and works. One of the highlights of this program is the asphalting of 440 km of roads, which should begin during 2024. This initiative aims to improve the quality of road infrastructure and facilitate the movement of people and goods in the provinces concerned.
Encouraging prospects for infrastructure development
The validation of the work program and annual budget of the PACT project is an important step for the development of infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The planned investments, particularly in the asphalting of roads, will contribute to opening up the Central and Eastern provinces, thus promoting the economic and social development of the region. In addition, the PACT project also provides technical assistance in the digital and airport sector, which strengthens the prospects for improving communication and air transport services.
Conclusion :
The annual work program and budget (PTBA) fiscal years 2023 and 2024 of the Transport Connectivity Support Project (PACT) in the Democratic Republic of Congo opens new perspectives for infrastructure development. With significant investments, notably in the asphalting of 440 km of roads, this project aims to open up the central and eastern provinces of the country, thus facilitating the movement of people and goods. Additionally, planned technical assistance in the digital and airport sectors strengthens opportunities for improving communications and transportation services. PACT therefore represents crucial support for transport connectivity and the socio-economic development of the region.