The Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency, with support from TradeMark Africa (TMA), conducted national validation workshops in Lubumbashi from 24 to 25 March 2026 for two strategic studies aimed at improving trade facilitation and security along the Southern Route.
The workshops reviewed the reports of:
- The feasibility study on the deployment of a cashless payment system for transport and transit-related payments; and
- The feasibility study on surveillance systems to strengthen security at border posts and key hotspots.
The sessions were facilitated by the respective consultancy Team Leaders and brought together key stakeholders from Government, security agencies, municipalities, private sector operators, commercial banks, and mobile money service providers in the DRC.
The validation process ensured alignment with national priorities, strengthened stakeholder ownership, and enhanced the technical robustness of the studies ahead of their finalisation and implementation.
These initiatives complement ongoing government efforts and are expected to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security along the Corridor, in line with CCTTFA’s mandate to facilitate seamless trade and reduce transit costs.