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Philippe Ngwala (FSRDC): "We Must Support the Reconstruction Efforts of the DRC"

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Philippe Ngwala (FSRDC): "We Must Support the Reconstruction Efforts of the DRC"

On the occasion of the Invest in Africa Forum held in Paris on April 9, 2026, Philippe Ngwala Malemba, National Coordinator of the FSRDC, speaks about t...

On the occasion of the Invest in Africa Forum held in Paris on April 9, 2026, Philippe Ngwala Malemba, National Coordinator of the FSRDC, speaks about the challenges of rebuilding the DRC and the role of the Social Fund in the country's agricultural and mining transformation.

Philippe Ngwala (FSRDC): "We Must Support the Reconstruction Efforts of the DRC"

By Stéphanie Roy – l'Opinion & AGEFI

Paris, April 9, 2026

Full interview – Philippe Ngwala Malemba on l'Opinion

As part of the Invest in Africa Forum taking place on April 9, 2026 in Paris, Stéphanie Roy, journalist at l'Opinion and AGEFI, interviewed Philippe Ngwala Malemba, National Coordinator of the Social Fund of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FSRDC).

An essential conversation to understand how the DRC is reinventing itself and mobilizing investments for its reconstruction, with agriculture and natural resources as engines of sovereignty.

Interview Highlights

The Vision: "The revenge of the soil on the subsoil"

Philippe Ngwala Malemba recalls the vision championed by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo: making agriculture and natural resources levers of sovereignty and prosperity for the DRC.

PTA-DRC: An Agricultural Transformation Program

With the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Agricultural Transformation Program (PTA-DRC) is modernizing value chains, professionalizing agricultural trades, and massively training youth.

AXIS and GOLDCONNECT: A New Era for Artisanal Gold

The AXIS program, with the GOLDCONNECT initiative and the innovative SGRT (Sovereign Gold Reserve Token) mechanism, transforms artisanal gold into a development instrument, guaranteeing traceability, transparency, and benefits for local communities.

The Role of FSRDC: Supporting Reconstruction

As Philippe Ngwala emphasizes: "We must support the reconstruction efforts of the DRC". The Social Fund positions itself as a key operator to mobilize partnerships and financing for development.

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l'Opinion – Philippe Ngwala (FSRDC)

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Published by: Direction Communication · April 08, 2026