Construction of 30 Community Infrastructures Launches in Kwango Province

The construction of 30 community infrastructures has officially begun in Kinzau, a town located over 70 km from Kenge in Kwango province. The project, funded by the World Bank, aims to improve social services and infrastructure in the region. The launch was attended by Willy Bitwisila Lusundji, the governor of Kwango province, who expressed his satisfaction with the project, citing his personal connection to the area.

Governor Lusundji recalled that he had attended school in the area 50 years ago and was dismayed to see that the school had not changed much since then. He praised the head of state for initiating the project to transform the school and create better learning conditions for children. The governor also urged the local population to support the president's initiative to make primary education free, which has allowed many children to return to school.

Brigitte Kapinga, national coordinator of the STAR-RDC project, explained that the project was designed to address the needs of the local community. The project involved consultations with the population to determine the most pressing needs and priorities. Kapinga emphasized that the project is not just about building infrastructure but also about empowering the local community to take ownership of their development.

The construction of the Ngwisana school, which was once a pilot school in the area, is one of the key projects under the STAR-RDC initiative. The school will be built by CO.T.B Construct Sarl over a period of six months. The company has been tasked with constructing 13 schools and a multipurpose hall in the province, among other infrastructure projects.

Kapinga advised the local community to take an active role in maintaining and protecting the new infrastructure, emphasizing that it is their responsibility to ensure its longevity. She also urged the contractor to prioritize local labor to ensure that the benefits of the project are shared with the community.

The STAR-RDC project aims to construct over 60 infrastructure projects in the Grand Bandundu region, including schools, health centers, and other social facilities. The project is expected to improve the quality of life for residents in the region and promote community cohesion.

The government of Kwango province has expressed its commitment to ensuring the success of the project and has called on the local population to support the initiative. The project is seen as a key step towards achieving the government's goals of improving education, healthcare, and social services in the region.

Key points

• The project is funded by the World Bank and aims to improve social services and infrastructure in Kwango province.
• The construction of 30 community infrastructures will be carried out over a period of several months, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents in the region.
• The project involves consultations with the local population to determine their needs and priorities, and aims to empower the community to take ownership of their development.