Portrait of Acacia Bandubola Mbongo, new minister of land affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The ascension of Acacia Bandubola Mbongo to the post of Minister of Land Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo raises many hopes and expectations among the Congolese population. This woman of talent and determination embodies a renewal in the Congolese political landscape, with a clear and ambitious vision for improving the land system in the DRC.
Acacia Bandubola Mbongo took office with a well-defined roadmap, putting forward concrete actions to modernize and guarantee transparency in the Congolese land sector. Among its priorities, we find the recognition, certification and transfer of urban and rural land and real estate rights for the benefit of the population. It is also committed to strengthening human capacity and land administration through technical decentralization, thereby aiming to promote better land governance.
This new minister also intends to convene inclusive general meetings on land affairs, in order to involve all the stakeholders concerned and find concerted solutions to the challenges encountered. Furthermore, the digitization of cadastres and land titles as well as the revision of cadastral standards are major axes of its program, aimed at modernizing and simplifying administrative procedures linked to land.
His predecessor, Molendo Sakombi, praised his work and highlighted the successes of his mandate, such as the titling of property in the private domain of the State or the banking of payments for land transactions. These significant advances underline the continuity and desire to progress in land management in the DRC.
The Ministry of Land Affairs plays a crucial role in regulating and securing real estate transactions in the DRC. By guaranteeing the legal security of land transactions, fighting against land dispossession and promoting sustainable management of land resources, Acacia Bandubola Mbongo is part of a positive transformation process for the Congolese land sector.
In conclusion, the arrival of Acacia Bandubola Mbongo at the head of the Ministry of Land Affairs of the DRC demonstrates a strong political desire for modernization and transparency in the country’s land management. Her dynamism, determination and innovative vision make her a key player in meeting the current and future challenges of the Congolese land sector, for the benefit of the entire population.