The DRC government announces a major infrastructure program to rehabilitate 12,000km of national roads with international financing.
The DRC government has unveiled a $1.2 billion national road rehabilitation program, financed through a combination of World Bank lending, African Development Bank grants, and Chinese development finance.
The program will rehabilitate approximately 12,000 kilometers of national highways connecting major economic centers:
The program includes opportunities for:
The improved road network is expected to reduce transport costs by 40-60% on major corridors.
Bids for Phase 1 (3,500 km) will open in Q2 2026.
