The article of the day focuses on the important decision of the Congolese government to rehabilitate the railways, the agricultural service roads and to dredge and mark the river routes in order to improve the evacuation of agricultural products. This announcement, which is part of the government’s action program for the period 2021-2023, demonstrates President Félix Tshisekedi’s commitment to the development of agriculture and the improvement of living conditions. rural populations.
The poor state of agricultural product evacuation routes is currently one of the main obstacles to increasing local agricultural production and supplying urban consumption centres. By rehabilitating these infrastructures, the government aims to strengthen the operational capacities of the Agricultural Service Roads Office (OVDA) and to facilitate the transport of agricultural products to markets.
In addition to the rehabilitation of transport routes, the government will also put in place a mechanism for mobilizing adequate, autonomous and sustainable financial resources for the development and maintenance of waterways and railways. This initiative is part of the Congolese government’s desire to promote the country’s economic and social development by guaranteeing efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure.
In addition, the government also plans to provide aid to those affected by the recent fire in Kinshasa, which devastated the homes of around a hundred families of Congolese National Police officers. President Tshisekedi expressed his compassion and support for the affected families, and gave instructions for the rapid relocation of the victims.
In conclusion, the rehabilitation of railways and agricultural feeder roads, as well as the dredging and marking of river routes, testify to the Congolese government’s desire to promote agricultural development and improve the living conditions of rural populations. These measures will facilitate the evacuation of agricultural products and strengthen the country’s economy. In addition, the assistance provided to the victims of the Kinshasa fire demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting its citizens in the event of disasters