Sector Overview
Industrialization is a strategic priority for the Democratic Republic of Congo, anchored on the National Industrialization Plan and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The DRC–Nigeria Business Council promotes manufacturing as a pathway for value addition, job creation, and regional trade integration.
Industrial Policy Framework
Key policy actions outlined in the brochure include:
- Implementation of the National Industrialization Plan
- Promotion of agricultural value chains
- Rehabilitation of industrial infrastructure
- Creation of industrial and sustainable development accelerators
- Establishment of special financing mechanisms for SEZ feasibility studies
Strategic Manufacturing Value Chains
Manufacturing opportunities are directly linked to the DRC’s mineral wealth:
| Mineral | Industrial Use |
| Cobalt | Electric vehicle & battery manufacturing |
| Lithium | Battery storage & clean energy |
| Copper | Electrical equipment & infrastructure |
| Zinc | Construction & industrial components |
| Coltan | Electronics & ICT |