**Special Economic Zones: a development lever for Kasaï**
Guy Mafuta Kabongo, deputy and twice elected during the last legislative elections, spoke with the Minister of Industry, Julien Paluku, to plead in favor of the creation of two Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the Kasai province. This follows his vision to boost the local economy by capitalizing on the region’s agricultural potential.
Creating strategically chosen SEZs in Tshikapa and Mweka would catalyze agricultural industrialization in the province. With infrastructure facilitating the movement of products to Kinshasa and other regions, these areas would become attractive hubs for investors. Guy Mafuta has already started discussions with Chinese and Brazilian partners, demonstrating potential interest and support for these projects.
Special Economic Zones offer customs, tax and administrative advantages to investors, thus promoting a climate conducive to business and innovation. Cooperation with the Ministry of Industry is essential to realize this vision. Experts in the field are expected to be sent to the field soon to bring the plans to fruition.
The creation of SEZs in Kasai is a promising strategy to boost the local economy, promote food self-sufficiency and open up prospects for sustainable development for the region. The coming months will be crucial to realize these projects and open up new opportunities for the inhabitants of Kasai.
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