Key Sectors

Sector-by-Sector Breakdown

From mining and agriculture to energy, infrastructure, and technology, the DRC offers a diversified pipeline where capital, expertise, and partnership can deliver outsized impact and returns.

Mining and Refinery

The DRC is a global mineral powerhouse, holding up to 70% of cobalt reserves and producing nearly 70% of the world's cobalt. It is one of the world's top copper producers with ore grades far above global averages, contributes to Africa's lithium supply, and holds an estimated $24 trillion in untapped resources including cobalt, gold, diamonds, and rare earth elements.

Agriculture and Food Processing

The DRC is one of the last great untapped agricultural frontiers. With 80 million hectares of fertile land and less than 10% cultivated, abundant water, and year-round growing conditions, the upside is enormous. Agriculture employs over 60% of the population, yet the food processing sector remains largely underdeveloped. Investors have a rare opportunity to build scalable production and value-added supply chains.

Energy and Power

Investors should consider DRC energy because a vast access gap (~22% electrified; ~1% rural) meets world-class resources (Inga ~42-44 GW hydro plus strong solar), ensuring long-run demand and clean supply. Bankability is rising via World Bank metro-grids, major international projects, electricity-law updates, and regional interconnect plans.

Infrastructure

The DRC has a major need for new and rehabilitated assets with clear economic and social benefits — approximately 50% of roads and rail require rehabilitation, 57% of people lack access to improved water, 10,000 MW of additional power is needed, and only 27% of the population were internet users in 2024, creating a large, diversified pipeline where capital, technology, and project expertise can deliver outsized impact.

Real Estate and Urban Development

Investors should consider DRC real estate because a ~4 million housing unit shortage and a 17+ million-person capital city (Kinshasa) signal deep, sustained demand, while 9-15% gross rental yields offer attractive cash-flow potential and GDP growth exceeding 8% points to supportive macro fundamentals — together creating strong opportunities in both residential and commercial assets.

Livestock and Meat Processing

DRC's livestock and meat processing offers guaranteed demand, low costs, and scalable growth. With strong partnerships and modern standards, investors gain high returns and social impact. Rising protein demand makes sustainable farming, from poultry to aquaculture, a strategic opportunity for Africa's future.

Waste Management and Recycling

Kinshasa alone produces over 10,000 tonnes of waste per day, with 60-70% estimated to be recyclable. With very low collection rates, there is significant growth potential in recycling infrastructure, waste-to-energy, and circular economy solutions across the country's major urban centres.

Trade and Investment Facilitation

The DRC's strategic position provides access to nine neighbouring countries and regional trade blocs including COMESA, EAC, and SADC. Active Connects facilitates cross-border trade, import/export partnerships, and investment structuring to help businesses navigate this complex but rewarding landscape.

Technology and Innovation

With only 27% internet penetration in 2024, the DRC presents massive growth potential in telecommunications, fintech, agri-tech, and digital services. A young population eager for connectivity creates fertile ground for technology-driven solutions.

Professional and Business Services

As international investment grows, so does demand for legal, financial, consulting, and project management services. Active Connects provides end-to-end advisory and facilitation for businesses entering or expanding within the DRC market.

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