DRC and France launch €50 million urban resilience program in Boma
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have launched a €50 million ($58.4 million) program to modernize the coastal city of Boma and enhance its resilience to climate risks through urban infrastructure improvements. The initiative was formally unveiled on December 3 and builds on two financing agreements signed on March 14, 2025 — a €40 million concessional loan and a €10 million grant.
According to AFD country director Hervé Conan, the project serves as a pilot for an integrated “resilient city” model that could be replicated in other urban centers across Congo. Boma, located in the western province of Kongo Central, was selected for its strategic position and its alignment with other ongoing AFD programs. Project components include rehabilitation of road networks, upgrades to municipal services and spatial planning, and training for local authorities.
The €10 million grant managed by Expertise France will finance the construction of a new youth center, a sports complex, and a women’s center aimed at social and economic inclusion.
The DRC’s partnership with AFD underscores France’s continued engagement in infrastructure modernization and climate adaptation across Congolese cities, as both countries seek to strengthen sustainable development frameworks and improve local governance capacity.
