AUDA-NEPAD opens Country Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a ceremony presided by His Excellency Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) today opened its Country Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo, extending the Agency's presence into one of the continent's most strategically significant economies and bringing continental technical expertise directly alongside national planning institutions.

african.business ·2026-08-07

The Democratic Republic of Congo officially welcomed the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) on a global stage, marking the formal opening of its Country Office in Kinshasa. The event was presided over by President Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo, underscoring the nation's commitment to continental development initiatives.

AUDA-NEPAD's CEO, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, emphasized the agency's role in bridging Africa's development divide, noting that the DRC's progress is integral to the continent's advancement. She highlighted two key projects: the Grand Inga hydroelectric plant and the Kinshasa-Brazzaville road and rail bridge, both emblematic of how national investments can create regional impact and align with the broader Agenda 2063.

The AUDA-NEPAD Country Office in the DRC will function under the host country's guarantee of institutional freedom, working closely with national institutions and ministries to ensure that its programmes align with the DRC's National Development Strategy and Agenda 2063. This strategic partnership aims to translate ambitious ideas into tangible projects, mobilize resources, and secure financing to drive the country's industrialization, infrastructure development, and digital transformation.

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