The Democratic Republic of Congo's Industry Promotion Fund (FPI) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are exploring a collaboration to co-finance industrial projects in the country.

FPI Director General Hervé Claude Ntumba met with IFC Country Representative Malick Fall on Nov. 5, 2025, to discuss priority sectors for potential joint support.

According to a note from the FPI, the discussions focused on aligning the two institutions’ interventions in sectors deemed critical to developing the Congolese industrial base, including agriculture, energy, mining, telecommunications, and infrastructure.

Beyond co-financing projects, the two organizations are also considering establishing joint programs for training and capacity building to support local Congolese expertise.

Ntumba emphasized that the DRC’s economic recovery relies on close cooperation between local and international financial institutions. He stressed that the country's development requires sustainable partnerships built on a shared vision of progress.

The meeting comes as the IFC is already working with Congolese authorities on several initiatives, including establishing a capital market, developing an accessible and sustainable housing finance ecosystem, and implementing major projects in the power and agricultural sectors.

Since 2021, the IFC has invested over $550 million in the DRC, primarily in telecommunications, the financial sector, and energy.

Ronsard Luabeya