Launching a cross -border cooperation program between the Democratic Congo and Uganda to modernize the border centers
The governor of the ITO province, General Johnny Luboya Nkashama, launched a three -year -of -term cross -border cooperation program, at a value of $ 25 million, between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with funding from the European Union. And its Ugandan counterparts.
He continued, saying: & quot; The main goal is to facilitate the flow of goods and people across the border, which is a major challenge in an area that suffers from weak infrastructure & quot;
It is noteworthy that the Democratic Republic of the Congo suffers from a major deficit in its border centers, especially in logistical services and equipment, which hinders regional trade. Non -governmental, participating in the project, on the technical reinforcement of border services, which is a basic factor for facilitating trade and ensuring compliance with regional trade standards.
Richard Mampe, Director of Aro Administration (North Congo) indicated that this program also targets a marginalized segment often, adding: & quot; informal trade, which represents a large part of the border trade, but it is outside the scope of tax systems Patriotism. The official character of this trade would increase public revenues significantly & quot;
at the level of the macroeconomic, this project is part of a strategy aimed at enhancing infrastructure and facilitating regional trade, and they are two factors that are likely to boost economic growth in these areas. The local total of about one percentage, which enhances economic integration and creates job opportunities. & nbsp;
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