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Infrastructure and Construction

Rehabilitating DRC’s infrastructure is a top priority. Only about 3,000 of its 152,000 kilometers of roads are paved; rail networks are antiquated; and airports and ports require upgrades. The government plans to rehabilitate the National 1 Highway linking Matadi to Kinshasa, expand the Banana port, and develop dry ports and logistics hubs. The housing deficit is estimated at more than three million units.

Opportunities exist in:

  • Roads, bridges, and rail. Design and construction of highways, bridges, rail lines, and intermodal facilities; supply of construction machinery and materials.
  • Ports and logistics. Expansion and modernization of ports at Matadi and Banana; inland waterway transport on the Congo River and its tributaries; warehousing and cold‑chain logistics.
  • Urban development. Affordable housing projects, water and sewage systems, industrial zones and smart‑city solutions.
  • Engineering and project management. Consultancy services, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, and tender preparation.
     

Challenges: Financing remains the biggest constraint; many projects depend on concessional loans or donor funding. Contract transparency and timely payment are issues. Capacity constraints in the public sector can delay project execution.

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