The Republic of the Congo continues to work to strengthen financing for its development and to stimulate investment in strategic sectors.

In its 2026 Country Report, the African Development Bank recommends making the Deposit and Consignment Fund (Caisse des dépôts et consignations) operational. This institution could help mobilize more domestic savings and channel capital toward financing development projects. Over time, the Deposit and Consignment Fund could also play a role in green finance and provide guarantee mechanisms for public-private partnerships.

This recommendation comes in a context where financing needs remain significant. The 2022–2026 National Development Plan includes 343 projects with an estimated cost of 8,962 billion CFA francs, but only part of the required financing has been mobilized to date.

At the same time, Congo is seeking to diversify its international financing sources. On August 18, 2026, the Government gave its agreement in principle to begin the process of joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This move aims to facilitate financing for six structural projects totaling an estimated 850 billion CFA francs, covering rail and road infrastructure, industry, aviation, and public facilities/equipment.

Finally, developing the agricultural sector remains a priority for strengthening food sovereignty and reducing dependence on imports. The second edition of the Grand Agricultural Fair of Congo, opened on August 5, 2026, highlighted the opportunities offered by agriculture and Protected Agricultural Zones. Each year, the country imports nearly 700 billion CFA francs in food products, which shows significant potential for investment, local production, and agro-industrial processing.

These initiatives show the Congo’s willingness to diversify its financing sources, strengthen capital mobilization, and create a more favorable environment for investment in the priority sectors of the economy.