🇨🇩 PADSFI DRC: BBA shortlisted for two key missions to strengthen the Congolese financial system 🌍

Pre-selection phase of the project to raise awareness among Congolese financial market players, as part of the PADSFI – African Development Bank.

🌍 The PADSFI DRC: a structuring program for the Congolese financial system

Led by the Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Financial Sector Development and Financial Inclusion Support Project (PADSFI DRC) aims to strengthen the stability, transparency, and inclusiveness of the national financial system.

Its ambition is clear: to improve access to financial services for businesses and households, while strengthening the governance, regulation, and resilience of the country's institutions.

The program is an essential lever for mobilizing national savings and financing economic development. By supporting institutional reforms and the technical capacities of public and private actors, PADSFI DRC is part of the country's strategy for diversification and sustainable growth.

1. 🏦 Support for the creation of the National Development Bank (NDB DRC)

The Belgian Bankers Academy (BBA – PPMGL group) has been shortlisted by the African Development Bank for a technical assistance mission aimed at establishing the National Development Bank (NDB DRC).

This strategic institution will be responsible for financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), young entrepreneurs, and priority sectors such as agriculture, industry, and economic transformation.

The technical support envisaged will focus on strategic planning, institutional governance, the operational and financial structuring of the BND, and the establishment of financing mechanisms tailored to the needs of Congolese businesses.

Preparation of the project to support the creation of the National Development Bank (NDB DRC), on behalf of PADSFI – African Development Bank

2. 💡Raising awareness among Congolese financial market players

At the same time, BBA (PPMGL group) has also been shortlisted for a second assignment under the PADSFI DRC program, dedicated to raising awareness among Congolese financial market players.

This initiative aims to strengthen financial literacy, transparency, and capital mobilization in order to create a more inclusive and sustainable market.

The planned intervention includes:

• the drafting of an Investor's Guide,

• the establishment of a yield curve,

• and a national training and awareness program for financial institutions and private investors.

🤝 Mobilization of expertise and call for applications

As part of this pre-selection phase, PPMGL Consulting and the Belgian Bankers Academy are mobilizing their network of international experts to prepare technical bids and assemble project teams.

The expertise sought covers the following areas in particular:

•  💼 Institutional development and banking governance

•  📈 Financial markets and intermediation

•  🏦 Structuring of development banks

•  🗣️ Strategic communication and financial awareness

•  🌍 Financial inclusion, digitalization, and ESG

🎯 These missions illustrate the PPMGL Group's commitment to helping strengthen African financial systems and promoting inclusive and sustainable finance.

📣 Call for experts

Interested professionals can send their application (signed resume and cover letter) to:

📩 projects@bbacademy.be

📌References:

• PADSFI – NDB DRC

• PADSFI – Financial Markets Awareness

🔗 Detailed offers : https://www.bbacademy.be/appel-a-experts