Strategic partnership envisaged in Kinshasa to strengthen support for export-oriented agricultural SMEs

Kinshasa, July 12^th, 2026 (CPA). – A strategic partnership aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (SMEs) with strong export potential has been envisaged between the National Agency for Export Promotion (ANAPEX) and LadyAgri in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement consulted by CPA on Sunday. « Thythy Nsumbu, Director of Product Development and Technical Assistance at ANAPEX, and the Secretary-General of LadyAgri reviewed prospects for a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (SMEs) with high export potential, » the statement read. According to the document, the proposed collaboration seeks to combine ANAPEX’s expertise in export promotion with LadyAgri’s experience in supporting women agricultural entrepreneurs. It is expected to contribute to the development of more competitive, better structured and export-ready SMEs capable of meeting international market requirements. « The envisaged partnership would focus in particular on strengthening technical and strategic support for enterprises benefiting from the BYKA program, assisting them in complying with international norms and standards, and facilitating their access to opportunities offered by regional and international markets, particularly those of the European Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), » the statement added. Through this initiative, ANAPEX reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of a competitive agricultural entrepreneurial sector capable of creating added value, boosting exports of Congolese products and contributing to the diversification of the national economy. The formalization of the partnership would mark an important step in strengthening cooperation between ANAPEX and LadyAgri for the benefit of agricultural SMEs and the promotion of exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo.