Title: Reconnecting with our destiny of greatness: Augustin Matata Ponyo’s ambitious project for the DRC
Introduction :
As part of the upcoming presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Augustin Matata Ponyo, president of the political party Leadership and Governance for Development (LGD), presented his social project entitled “Reconnect with our destiny of greatness”. . This ambitious program aims to take the DRC out of the category of poor countries and raise it to the rank of middle-income economies. Through four priority areas, Matata Ponyo offers concrete solutions for economic development, infrastructure, security and state governance.
1. National defence, peace and internal security as an absolute emergency:
Matata Ponyo considers internal security a top priority to ensure the country’s stability. He proposes to increase security spending to 15% of the national budget, ie double the budget allocated to the well-being of the military. This measure will help strengthen the DRC’s defense capabilities and address security challenges in the country.
2. An emergency infrastructure plan for investment and growth:
To stimulate investment and economic growth, Matata Ponyo plans to devote 20% of the national budget to the construction of roads linking Kinshasa to the main cities of the country. It also provides for the creation of agricultural roads, the construction of agro-industrial parks and free zones to attract investment and develop the industrial sector of the DRC. These initiatives will create jobs, improve market access and promote economic growth.
3. Reconnect with the industrial destiny of the DRC:
Matata Ponyo wants to rebuild the industrial fabric of the DRC by investing 15% of the national budget in this sector. It plans to develop agro-industrial mini-parks, pursue key hydropower projects and promote the country’s industrialization. These measures will help diversify the Congolese economy, create jobs and increase incomes.
4. Reform and build a strategic state for the good of the Congolese:
To improve governance and public services in the DRC, Matata Ponyo proposes state reforms. It will focus on coordinating fiscal and monetary policy to ensure economic stability, as well as improving the delivery of essential public services such as health and education. These reforms aim to put human capital at the center of the country’s development.
Conclusion :
Augustin Matata Ponyo’s social project “Reconnecting with our destiny of greatness” offers an ambitious and realistic vision for the development of the DRC. With a focus on security, infrastructure, industrialization and state reform, Matata Ponyo offers concrete solutions to lift the country out of poverty and into a future of prosperity and greatness. It is now up to Congolese voters to decide which path they wish to take for the future of their country