Moanda, a coastal city in Kongo Central, is full of invaluable natural resources, but is facing major economic and social challenges that are weighing on its development. This is the worrying portrait that emerges from the study conducted by the magazine “Fatshimetrie” on the current situation of this city with promising potential but considerable obstacles.
At the same time, fraudulent practices are tarnishing the image of the city of Bunia, with the discovery of tons of rice intended for animal consumption, repackaged and fraudulently sold as rice intended for human consumption. An alarming situation that raises questions about the controls and transparency of food chains in the region.
In addition, Zadu civil society is sounding the alarm on the deterioration of roads in the Walendu Bindi region, in Ituri. Essential infrastructure that is nevertheless vital for the economic and social development of the local population, highlighting the urgency of investment and maintenance of basic infrastructure.
Finally, the visit of the Minister of Industry in Ituri, Louis Wathum, highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship in the region. Discussions with the various stakeholders highlight the need to support local initiatives and promote an environment conducive to the growth of businesses, in a context where economic dynamism is essential to stimulate regional development.
Jocelyne Musau, at the presentation of “Fatshimetrie”, highlights these different economic and social realities that shape the daily lives of the inhabitants of these regions. A complex and nuanced x-ray of the challenges facing these communities, calling for collective awareness and concerted actions to meet the challenges and seize development opportunities.