DRC to Launch Strategic Investment Fund for Growth and Jobs

The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a step towards creating a new Strategic Investment Fund, designed to mobilise financing for major development projects and strengthen national sovereignty.

Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba presented the draft decree on Friday, 15 August 2025, at a Council meeting. The proposal will be debated in the coming session of the National Assembly before becoming law.

The initiative aligns with President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi’s flagship grassroots development programme, the PDL-145T, which seeks to improve living conditions across rural and urban areas. The fund is expected to play a key role in financing projects that support territorial inclusion, economic diversification, and the government’s long-term growth strategy.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the Strategic Investment Fund will:

• Mobilise and structure innovative financing for infrastructure, real estate, energy, agriculture, industry, and emerging technologies.

• Manage and enhance public assets, ensuring their integration into high-value projects.

• Guarantee transparent governance and financial accountability in line with international standards.

• Promote co-investment with domestic and international partners to expand investment capacity.

• Facilitate access to global capital markets and act as a financial lever for job creation and private sector growth.

• Oversee public investment projects entrusted by the government.

Officials say the fund will revitalise the Congolese economy by attracting institutional investors while supporting national industries. By pooling resources into strategic sectors, it aims to strengthen the country’s resilience, create jobs, and expand opportunities for local businesses.

Economists also see the measure as a way for Congo to secure international financing on better terms, increase transparency in public spending, and reduce dependency on external aid.

The decree is expected to be debated at the upcoming session of the National Assembly. If approved, the Strategic Investment Fund will be established as a public institution with oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability.

Observers say the fund could become one of the most important economic reforms of President Tshisekedi’s second term, positioning the DRC as a stronger player in African development financing.