DRC: UN invests $473 million in social projects in 2025

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

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DRC: UN invests $473 million in social projects in 2025

The United Nations system invested $473 million in social projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025. These efforts created approximately 31,414 jobs and provided 110,683 people with access to digital financial services. The Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CCDD) report was presented on July 15, 2026 in Kinshasa. Sectors covered include employment, governance, social protection, climate, and inclusion.

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