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DRC Strengthens Electricity Rules with African Development Bank Support

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is strengthening its electricity regulation with technical help from the African Development Bank. Officials, including representatives from the Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity, and the national electricity company SNEL, met in Kinshasa from September 21 to September 25, 2026, to review reforms. These reforms cover the cost of power supply, a single method for calculating tariffs, and rules for grid connections.

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The goal of the reforms is to put the power sector on sounder financial footing and attract investment. Experts from the African Development Bank stated that effective economic regulation is an essential foundation for attracting investment.

From riotimesonline.com

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    The Democratic Republic of the Congo might see increased investment in its power sector due to improved financial footing and regulatory clarity.

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