How many people in DRC have electricity?

Despite millions of dollars of donor funding, according to the World Bank only 19 percent of the DRC’s 108 million people have access to electricity – about 41 percent in urban areas and 1 percent in rural areas. The government’s vision is to increase the service level to 32 percent by 2030.

What is the energy potential of the DRC?

The DRC has immense and varied energy potential, consisting of non-renewable resources, including oil, natural gas, and uranium, as well as renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric, biomass, solar, and geothermal power.

What is the government's vision for power generation in Congo?

The government’s vision is to increase the service level to 32 percent by 2030. Lack of access to modern electricity services impairs the health, education, and income-generating potential of millions of Congolese people. Most power generation development is directed and funded by mining companies seeking to power their facilities.

Do DRC standards affect US exports to the DRC?

DRC standards, testing, labeling, and certification requirements have little impact on U.S. exports to the DRC. The Ministry of Foreign Trade is responsible for standards and conformity assessments.

Why is the DRC not implementing uniform standards?

Although a member of all these regional organizations, the DRC has lagged other countries in applying uniform standards. The DRC’s standards and conformity assessment regime has been undermined by a lack of updated standards law, resources to enforce standards, and trained personnel.

What does the Office Congolais de contrôle (OCC) do?

The Office Congolais de Contrôle (OCC) carries out quality, quantity, and conformity checks of all goods, analyzes of all samples and products, and technical inspections of all equipment and works. It may carry out any operation whatsoever relating directly or indirectly to its legal activity, except for buying for resale.