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Eight fields, and the programmes that hang from them.

Each field carries its own programmes. A project that fits none of the fields does not enter the portfolio.

Strategic pillars

Eight fields of action.

Each field carries its own programmes, budget and named leads. None of them works without the other seven.

01
Education
Moving students and knowledge in both directions.
- Partner universities
- Scholarships
- Joint doctorates
- Professional training
02
Research
Funding work done together, not work done on one another.
03
Entrepreneurship
Building the ecosystem founders are missing.
04
Industry
Processing on site what D.R. Congo still exports as raw material.
- Local processing
- Standards and certification
- Technical training
- Supply chains
05
Agriculture
Modernising the farming chain, from seed to the export terminal.
- Farming cooperatives
- Seed and soil
- Storage and transport
- Market access
06
Health
Training health workers and equipping front-line facilities.
07
Environment
The Congo Basin concerns both countries.
- Forest and biodiversity
- Water
- Energy
- Climate
08
Culture & Innovation
Two cultures finally looking at each other.
- Museums and exhibitions
- Performing arts
- Artist residencies
- Creative industries

Projects

What the coalition is putting to work.

Economy
Belgo Congo Business Forum
Annual investment summit between the two countries.
Youth
Youth Leadership Program
Training young Belgian and Congolese leaders.
Innovation
Innovation Bridge
Technology collaboration between labs and startups.
Memory
Historical Dialogue Initiative
Conferences, university work and shared research.
Field
Village Development Program
Water, schools, health centres and agriculture.