The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to mobilise $16.5 billion over ten years to improve housing, public services and urban infrastructure. The investment will support the country’s 2026–2035 Urban Development and Housing Plan.
First, the strategy was presented on October 14, 2026, by Urban Planning and Housing Minister Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi. The government intends to finance the programme through public-private partnerships, international donors and public funds.
Furthermore, the plan aims to provide decent housing for 500,000 households and establish 62,000 hectares of land reserves by 2035. It also seeks to increase urban access to drinking water from 52% to 80% and electricity access from 45% to 75%. Additionally, authorities plan to adopt 26 urban master plans.
Meanwhile, the programme will cover major cities such as Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kisangani and Goma, as well as secondary cities including Kolwezi, Kananga and Matadi.
Private Investors to Support Funding
To finance the initiative, the government expects to raise $6 billion through public-private partnerships and $5.6 billion from international donors. The public treasury is also expected to contribute $2 billion, including revenue from urban development taxes.
Moreover, a proposed Housing Bank could help mobilise savings, guarantee loans and improve access to mortgage financing.
Kinshasa at the Centre of Development
Kinshasa will receive major investments in sanitation, public transport and urban rail infrastructure. Other funding will support secondary cities, economic corridors, housing and measures to prevent erosion.
Finally, the government plans to conduct technical and financial studies to attract investors. However, the programme’s success will depend on securing funding commitments, coordinating existing projects and ensuring that investments deliver tangible improvements by 2035.
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