**Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi announces the launch of the Strategic and Transformative Project of the Kinshasa Mercantile Exchange: A new era for the Congolese economy**
The economic landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo is about to experience a major transformation with the announcement by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the launch of the Strategic Project of the Kinshasa Mercantile Exchange. This project, of exceptional scope with an estimated investment of USD 650 million over a decade, aims to position the country as a leading player on the international scene in the sector of raw materials and environmental assets trading.
In a context where transparency, sustainability and the creation of equitable wealth are crucial issues, this public-private partnership between the Congolese government represented by Congo Ressources (CORES SA) and the American-Saudi private partner Sage Intel Inc (SAGINT) aims to be an innovative and ambitious initiative. This collaboration promises to introduce cutting-edge technologies such as Blockchain to ensure the traceability of strategic resource exchanges, combat smuggling, and attract responsible international investments that meet strict international standards.
The Kinshasa Mercantile Exchange, through the optimal valuation of the country’s resources, should not only boost the Congolese economy but also serve as a lever to combat money laundering, strengthen customer identification, and establish regulatory mechanisms that comply with international standards. This approach, which emphasizes the social and environmental responsibility of commodity trading, should strengthen the country’s credibility on the international stage.
To effectively implement this innovative project, President Tshisekedi has clearly defined the steps to follow, inviting the government to accelerate the validation process, allocate an initial grant to CORES SA to start operations, and set up a Steering Committee under his direct supervision to coordinate actions and ensure effective implementation.
The involvement of the various ministers in this project, headed by the Minister of Territorial Planning, underlines the strategic importance of this Kinshasa Mercantile Exchange for the Congolese nation. Within 60 days, a detailed report on the sectoral policies relating to this exchange must be presented, thus marking the beginning of a new era for the Congolese economy.
In short, the Strategic Project of the Kinshasa Mercantile Exchange is an illustration of an ambitious and forward-looking vision on the part of the Tshisekedi administrationBy focusing on innovation, transparency and sustainability, this project could well be the catalyst for sustainable and ethical economic growth for the Democratic Republic of Congo.