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The DRC, a territory rich in diversified opportunities" (Prime Minister)
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a territory rich in diversified opportunities for investors, said the Prime Minister on Thursday in Tangier, Morocco, during a panel entitled "invest DRC", according to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office consulted on Friday, November 29, 2024 by the ACP.
"Judith Suminwa Tuluka highlighted the multiple sectors in which the DRC offers real investment opportunities.
From electricity to agriculture, including infrastructure, industry, digital technology and tourism, the country has unprecedented potential.
This diversity of opportunities makes the DRC fertile ground for entrepreneurs looking to explore new markets," the source said.
"With around 60% of its population representing vibrant and dynamic youth, the DRC is positioning itself as a key player on the African continent.
The Head of Government stressed that this abundant workforce is an undeniable asset for investors, offering them a solid base to develop innovative and sustainable businesses,” the statement added.
She continued: “The Prime Minister’s speech also addressed the issue of the political environment in the DRC, which has become more stable thanks to promising reforms.
This positive development strengthens the attractiveness of the country, thus creating a climate conducive to investment.
World leaders must take note of this significant progress to consider fruitful partnerships, said Judith Suminwa.
Strategically located in the heart of Africa, the DRC offers a potential market of 250 million consumers, facilitating access to other regional markets.
Judith Suminwa spoke of the importance of agreements such as AGOA, which position the DRC as a commercial hub of choice, ready to attract investors in search of growth.”
Securing investments: mechanisms put in place by Tshisekedi
The Prime Minister also noted the efforts made by the President of the Republic to put in place legal protection mechanisms to secure investments in the DRC.
These measures aim to build lasting trust between the State and investors, thus ensuring a robust and beneficial partnership.
"Since 2019, the year marking the first peaceful change of power at the top of the State, the Democratic Republic of Congo has resolutely committed, under the leadership of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, to an ambitious process of cleaning up its business environment.
This process is supported by the implementation of various reforms in several key sectors of the economy, aimed at making this environment more attractive to investors," said the Head of Government.
A Call to Action to Establish Win-Win Partnerships
In her speech, Judith Suminwa made a clear call to international investors to consider the DRC as a preferred destination for their projects.
“The Democratic Republic of Congo represents a fertile ground for business and investment opportunities. We invite you to explore these possibilities and join our adventure of growth and development,” she said.
The Prime Minister also paid a significant visit to the stand dedicated to the Democratic Republic of Congo, hosted by the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (Anapi), installed at the Palais des Arts et de la Culture in Tangier, which is currently hosting the forum.
During this dynamic exchange with potential investors, she stressed the importance of mutual commitment and promising opportunities to strengthen collaborations between the DRC and the business world.
The MEDays Forum, which continues until November 30, is not only a networking event, but also a platform where several world leaders, including the President of the Republic of Comoros, the Prime Minister of Guinea Conakry and other prime ministers and ministers, took part in discussions.
Expected in Kalemie, in the province of Tanganyika, for the closing of the Conference of Governors, the Prime Minister should finally leave Moroccan soil before the closing of the MEDays Forum.
Kizito Pakabomba Advocates DRC’s Participation in Mining Indaba and PDAC 2025 to Unlock its Potential
Congolese Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga, has emphasized the importance of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in two key mining events in 2025: the Mining Indaba, from February 2 to 6 in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) forum, from March 2 to 5 in Toronto.
Minister Pakabomba highlighted these forums as critical platforms for promoting
long-term economic growth and sustainable development.
He noted that such events provide opportunities to attract investments, form partnerships, and explore technological advancements in the mining sector.
The minister specifically underscored the PDAC’s value in helping the DRC enhance its geological research and certify its mineral reserves.
“Given its immense geological wealth, the DRC is poised to play a central role in the global race for critical minerals and in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change,” stated the minister, according to the report.
The next Mining Indaba is expected to gather nearly 10,000 participants, including 1,200 mining operators and 1,500 investors, under the theme “Preparing African Mining for the Future Today.”
This event will offer the DRC a chance to showcase its vast mineral potential to a global audience, including opportunities in copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals essential for the energy transition.
The DRC government has approved the Minister of Mines’ proposal to participate in both events.
The delegation will aim to present the nation’s potential to meet global energy and climate challenges, reinforcing its position as a critical player in the supply of strategic minerals.
The government and stakeholders are now mobilizing to ensure the country’s effective representation, leveraging these international forums to attract investments and partnerships that will drive the DRC’s mining sector forward.
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