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DRC: President Tshisekedi Launches National Roundtable on Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
Kinshasa, November 18, 2025 - President Félix Tshisekedi inaugurated the National Roundtable on Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in Kinshasa, a platform designed to create professional opportunities and support the private initiatives of young Congolese.
The forum brings together institutional, economic, and social stakeholders to develop unified strategies and implement concrete, high-impact measures.
During the inauguration, President Tshisekedi highlighted that, despite the existence of numerous public and private initiatives, efforts remain scattered and insufficiently coordinated, particularly in rural areas. He emphasized the need for coherent and inclusive action to strengthen youth employment and entrepreneurship across the country.
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