DRC Outlines Economic and Mining Reform Agenda at Davos World Economic Forum
DRC Highlights Mining Reforms and Industrial Strategy at World Economic Forum in Davos
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) used the World Economic Forum in Davos to present its economic, industrial, and strategic priorities to the international community, holding a press conference with global media on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The briefing was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy Daniel Mukoko Samba, alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, and Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba.
The session provided an opportunity for in-depth exchanges with international journalists on the government’s policy direction and reform agenda.
In a central address, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba outlined the government’s strategy to transform the Congolese mining sector.
He emphasized that the DRC is implementing wide-ranging structural reforms aimed at strengthening governance, traceability, transparency, and administrative efficiency across the industry.
According to the minister, these reforms are designed to provide investors with a secure legal framework, fiscal stability, and clearer regulatory processes, while also promoting local value addition and industrialization.
The objective, he said, is to move beyond raw material exports and ensure that the mining sector contributes more effectively to sustainable economic development.
During the briefing, Congolese officials reaffirmed the country’s commitment to building long-term, balanced partnerships that prioritize local value creation, industrial growth, and responsible resource development.
They also highlighted the role of economic development and investment in supporting stability and peace in the Great Lakes region.
The presentation at Davos forms part of the DRC’s broader effort to reposition itself as a reliable investment destination and a strategic partner in global supply chains for critical minerals.
