During the recent meeting between the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, and Anne Bjerde, World Bank Director of Operations, a series of key topics were discussed. At the heart of the discussions was the review of the 22 projects currently being implemented in the DRC by the World Bank, totaling US$7.3 billion. These initiatives include key programs such as access to water and sanitation services, the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the upgrading of small and medium-sized enterprises through the TRANSFORME DRC project.
One of the major points of this meeting was the need to boost the Congolese economy to promote job creation, particularly for young people, in strategic sectors such as mining and energy. Anne Bjerde stressed the importance of the private sector in creating job opportunities in the DRC. The two partners also discussed crucial environmental issues and improving the business climate to stimulate investment in the country.
Furthermore, in the latest issue of the magazine “Fatshimetrie”, several current economic topics were discussed. The lifting of the customs declarants’ strike in Kinshasa, the commitment of Miba to the revival of Miba, Onatra and Gécamines, as well as the interest of the Kindu Chamber of Commerce in investments, marked the news. In addition, the Mining Days of Goma drew attention to the challenges of the mining sector in the region. Finally, the invitation of Victor Shomary Kasongo, President of SHOMKA, to discuss the paternity of the Namoya mine, aroused great interest.
This meeting between the Congolese Prime Minister and the Director of Operations of the World Bank as well as the various economic news underline the importance of international cooperation and investments for the sustainable development of the DRC. These exchanges demonstrate the common desire to promote economic growth and job creation in the country, in an international context of profound changes.