Kinshasa Provincial Government and World Bank Join Forces to Transform Urban Mobility

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kinshasa Provincial Government and World Bank Join Forces to Transform Urban Mobility

Kinshasa’s provincial government and the World Bank held a workshop on October 16, 2026, to consider sustainable solutions to the capital’s daily transport difficulties. Opened by Governor Daniel Bumba, it brought together experts, public officials and private-sector representatives to discuss smoother journeys, better use of existing infrastructure and coordination among transport modes. World Bank representative Peter Taniform called for a clear, actionable roadmap backed by major infrastructure investment and private capital. The provincial government says the effort supports its “Kinshasa Ezo Bonga” program and its goal of making urban mobility more efficient and accessible.

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