DRC Secures $348.5M IMF Funding for Infrastructure and Growth

Kinshasa, June 29, 2026, The Democratic Republic of Congo has secured approximately $348.5 million in fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund after the IMF Executive Board completed key reviews under two support programmes.

The decision, approved on June 26, 2026, includes about $258.2 million under the Extended Credit Facility and $90.3 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

According to the DRC government, around $193.9 million will be used for budget support, including climate adaptation, infrastructure projects, and social development programmes.

The remaining funds will help strengthen the country’s external reserves and support the balance of payments.

Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi said the government remains fully committed to its partnership with the IMF and to policies that promote macroeconomic stability, resilience, and long-term inclusive growth.

The IMF’s approval reflects continued confidence in the DRC’s economic management, with the country meeting most programme targets and making progress on structural reforms.

The country’s economy remains supported by strong activity in the mining sector, while non-extractive sectors are also showing signs of growth.

Inflation has also fallen sharply, reaching 2.5% by the end of April 2026, helped by the appreciation of the Congolese franc.

The IMF projects real GDP growth of 5.7% in 2026, with continued expansion expected in 2027.

For the DRC, the new financing comes at an important moment as the government works to turn economic growth and natural resource wealth into visible development for citizens.

The funds are expected to support projects linked to infrastructure, climate resilience, public services, and social progress.