“The social development of DRC is the foundation of sustainable development” (Minister in charge of Planning)

Kinshasa, November 6^th, 2026 (CPA). -The Minister in charge of Planning has stated on Wednesday that the social development of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not a secondary objective, but the foundation of a sustainable development, during the second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar, according to a press release consulted on Thursday by CPA. “I have reminded that for DRC, the social development is not a secondary objective, but the foundation of a sustainable, inclusive and peaceful development, during my speech on Wednesday, November 5^th, at the High-Level Roundtable on the Assessment of Progress and Challenges Related to the Copenhagen Declaration and the United Nations 2030 Agenda,” has declared Guylain Nyembo, Minister of State in charge of Planning, quoted in the press release. The Summit has been focused on assessing progress and challenges related to the Copenhagen Declaration and the United Nations 2030 Agenda. According to him, investing in people means investing in peace and sustainability, he has said, stressing that the implementation of the Copenhagen commitments and Agenda 2030 requires a profound transformation of governance, increased investment in human capital, and inclusive partnerships mobilizing both the public and private sectors.  Drawing on the PNSD 2024-2028 and Vision 2050, the Minister of State has reaffirmed the government’s determination to build a more just, equitable, and resilient society, supported by modern planning and coordination tools such as SISAG and PPPs.