Thursday, March 5, 2026
Special economic zone for the manufacture of batteries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Inclusive and green industrialization
Related SDGs
The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds vast mineral resources essential for the global energy transition, including cobalt, copper and other green‑energy metals. Recent reforms to the Mining Code aim to increase national benefits, promote local processing and strengthen environmental and fiscal governance. Despite tensions with major operators, the country seeks to develop value‑added industries and special economic zones to support battery manufacturing, sustainable mining and inclusive green industrialization.
Recent Publications
The Statistics presented in the yearbook are, as possible in accordance with international recommendations and definitions. Where important deviations are known to exist, they are indicated in footnotes at the end of each country’s table.
A report of the Africa High-level Working Group on the Global Financial Architecture
Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions