This joint declaration represents a significant move towards fostering regional stability, economic development, and environmental stewardship. By aligning their efforts, Rwanda and the DRC aim to address critical challenges in the management of natural resources while promoting sustainable growth and responsible investment.
The initiative underscores the importance of establishing fully traceable and lawful mineral supply chains, which are essential to ensuring ethical sourcing practices and attracting international investment. The partnership with the U.S. government and private sector actors is expected to catalyse energy production through hydroelectric projects, enhance conservation efforts within national parks, and stimulate industrialisation across both nations.
Through this collaboration, Rwanda and the DRC seek not only to improve transparency and governance in the mineral sector but also to lay the groundwork for long-term economic integration and peace in the Great Lakes region.
