These directives were given during the 99th ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, held on September 25, 2026. They come in a context marked by concerns expressed by the employers’ association about the conditions under which companies operate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
On September 17 in Kinshasa, the FEC had presented ten major concerns relating in particular to agro-industry, taxation, public finances, the mining sector, construction materials, SME financing and road transport. Its national president, Robert Malumba Kalombo, had accompanied these concerns with proposals intended for the public authorities.
Measuring changes in the business climate
For this second edition, the National Barometer will have to measure changes in the perception of economic operators, assess the impact of the reforms undertaken and identify the constraints that persist. The Head of State called for sufficient representativeness of the companies surveyed and urged professional organizations to participate actively in the survey.
The first edition had recorded a score of 37 out of 100, reflecting a rather unsatisfactory perception of the business environment. It had also made it possible to identify several constraints requiring corrective measures.
The results of the new survey will have to contribute to the development of the Strategic Plan for the Business Climate and feed the dialogue between the public and private sectors. They will also serve as a monitoring and accountability tool on the reforms.
Reports within thirty days
Beyond the launch of the Barometer, Félix Tshisekedi instructed the Prime Minister to carry out a rigorous evaluation of the reforms and assignments relating to the business climate. The exercise will have to distinguish progress, ongoing actions and persistent blockages.
Measures having a direct impact on companies’ activity will have to be accelerated. The reports resulting from this evaluation will have to be presented to the Council of Ministers within thirty days.
Héritier Maila /DosEco
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