DRC Plans Massive Investments in Power Generation, Agriculture

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says his administration plans to invest about $ 50 billion in power generation both for domestic consumption and for export. In an exclusive interview with VOA, Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon said it’s part of the government’s effort to lift living standards by transforming the country’s economy and infrastructure. “The first phase should mobilize up from $7 billion to $10 billion, and the DRC will be obligated to ...

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