On February 7, 2026, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Muhindo Nzangi Butondo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greek firm Géothermiki for technical studies to establish agropoles across the country.

The Greek firm will support the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in conducting the technical studies needed to set up pilot sites in several provinces, ahead of a gradual nationwide rollout, the ministry said. The MoU will need to be followed by the signing of a formal public contract.

Founded in 1996, Géothermiki Hellas operates in the agricultural sector and specializes in the dehydration and processing of fruits and vegetables.

The Congolese government has stepped up initiatives in recent months aimed at organizing and modernizing the agricultural sector. Last August, the Ministry of Industry signed a protocol agreement with ETIC International Africa Holdings Ltd to develop an agropole in Tshopo province. No public update has been provided on progress since that agreement was signed.

In July, the Ministry of Agriculture organized “Agropole Days” in Kinshasa to promote a new agricultural strategy and highlight the role of agropoles in boosting agricultural production and processing.

Separately, the DRC signed another international cooperation agreement with Ukraine in January 2026 covering agriculture, food and nutrition. The agreement was concluded in Berlin during the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and includes provisions for the transfer of agricultural technologies to boost productivity and strengthen local agricultural value chains.

Boaz Kabeya