UNDP proposes new geographical approach to fight poverty in DRC

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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UNDP proposes new geographical approach to fight poverty in DRC

The UNDP recommends focusing investments in the most affected provinces, including Kwilu, Haut-Uele, Tanganyika, and Kasaï-Central. It also highlights the strategic importance of Kinshasa, North Kivu, Ituri, and Haut-Katanga. Nearly seven out of ten Congolese live below the poverty line.

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