DRC launches $7.7 million program to revive Sud-Ubangi agriculture

The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has launched a significant agricultural revival program in the Sud-Ubangi province, injecting $7.7 million to revitalize its historical agricultural sector. The initiative, named PRASUB (Programme de relance agricole dans le Sud-Ubangi), was initiated by the Ministry of National Economy and the Economic Regulation Fund (FOREC).

PRASUB aims to provide comprehensive support to 2,000 agricultural producers. Key components include structuring 80 farmer organizations and 20 village savings and credit associations, rehabilitating 290 km of agricultural access roads, and acquiring five transport trucks. The program also includes the construction of two storage silos and the installation of a soybean processing unit, alongside the distribution of certified agricultural inputs and technical assistance.

Édouard Sangi, coordinator of CDI Bwamanda, pledged transparency and effective management of the program, stating, "We want to be models for good management, for doing things right." Jean-Paul Nemoyato, executive secretary of FOREC, hailed the project as an agricultural renaissance for the province, noting it is FOREC's first agricultural financing endeavor. Governor interim Jean-René Galigwa anticipates the project will improve access to production zones, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life for residents, addressing obstacles like isolation and poor infrastructure identified during a 2025 mission.

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We want to be models for good management, for doing things right.