DR Congo minister seeks education and energy investment
Raïssa Malu told a conference in Sicily that electricity access is vital for learning conditions in the DR Congo.
DR Congo's Minister of National Education Raïssa Malu called for simultaneous investments in education and energy at the AGORA conference in Sicily, Italy, on October 26-27. She stated that access to electricity is essential for improving learning conditions for the country's nearly 30 million students.
Speaking to decision-makers and experts, Malu emphasized the need to strengthen energy sector investments to support educational efforts. She explained that electricity access facilitates the use of digital tools and strengthens school capacities, linking education development with energy expansion for economic and social progress.
The AGORA conference, held as part of the Mission 300 initiative, gathered international partners including the World Bank and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting focused on development, energy, and education issues across Africa.
Why it mattersDR Congo's education system, serving nearly 30 million students, needs investment in both education and energy infrastructure.