Kinshasa, July 24th, 2025 (CPA)-. A total budget of USD 1.09 billion has been mobilized by the United Nations system as part of its cooperation with the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2020-2024 financial period, with a view to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the UN humanitarian coordinator on Thursday in Kinshasa during the presentation of the report. ‘For the 2020-2024 financial period, the United Nations system has mobilized a budget of around USD 1.09 billion in cooperation with the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),’ said Mr Bruno Lemarquis, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in DRC. He indicated that the United Nations’ support was provided through three strategic areas, namely: peace building, human rights and democracy; inclusive economic growth and sustainable development; and access to basic social services and humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, the report states that 2.7 million people have gained access to digital financial services. He added that 631 social infrastructure facilities had been rehabilitated throughout the country, including schools, health centers and administrative buildings. In addition, 1,391 jobs had been created in clean energy, 11,668 people had benefited from temporary jobs, and 91 land-use plans had been drawn up.
The cooperation framework, a programmatic document
Furthermore, Secretary General for Planning Daniel Epembe emphasized that the cooperation framework between DRC and the United Nations system is not only a strategic document but also a programmatic reference manual for all United Nations entities in the DRC. This document, he explained, was jointly developed by government and UN experts. Its purpose is to define national development priorities in the National Strategic Development Plan (PNSD). Chief Administrator Epembe praised the results achieved in meeting sustainable development goals, before assuring the Congolese government’s determination to mobilize internal resources to meet the challenges.