Fonds de promotion de l'industrie (FPI), a state-owned fund that finances industrial projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, launched its integrated management system (ERP) on April 8 in Kinshasa as part of efforts to modernize and streamline its operations.

The digital platform is designed to automate processes and centralize operations, with the institution saying it will help improve performance, enhance transparency and optimize costs.

Director General Hervé Claude Ntumba Batukonke said the system replaces previously fragmented processes, marking a shift toward more structured and efficient operations. He added that it would help the FPI better organize its data flows and strengthen monitoring of its activities.

Developed with support from Tunisian firm Système Informatique de Gestion Automatisée (SIGA), the platform covers several core functions, including managing financing applications, tracking disbursements and projects, handling debt collection, overseeing the industrial development tax, as well as accounting, treasury, financial reporting, internal controls and risk management.

According to Stéphane Tshitende, director of information systems and project manager, the system also improves connectivity with partners, giving project developers and eligible companies real-time access to their financial information.

The launch follows several months of development. In October 2025, the FPI said the project was progressing with SIGA, which had been selected through an international tender, and identified digital transformation as a key priority.

The initiative aligns with the institution’s 2026–2028 action plan, which sets out a roadmap focused on improving institutional performance and modernizing management tools.

With the new system, the FPI aims to strengthen operational monitoring and improve visibility over the delivery of its mandate.

Ronsard Luabeya