National Assembly adopts four bills for more than $600 million in development projects

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly adopted four bills on October 19 covering more than $625 million in financing agreements with the International Development Association, part of the World Bank Group. The funding includes $200 million to support women entrepreneurs and small businesses, $200 million for education, $75 million for nutrition and health, and $150 million for emergency preparedness and inclusive recovery. The Senate has already approved the bills, but the two chambers must harmonize their differing versions before final adoption.