Economic Forum On Sustainable Sanitation Of Kinshasa
October 28-30, 2025
Hilton Hotel Kinshasa
Bringing together all stakeholders in a collective intelligence framework to trigger the dynamic transformation of waste into wealth for the benefit of the population and the planet
Forum Objectives
Mobilize economic, institutional, scientific and citizen stakeholders to transform Kinshasa's waste crisis into an economic, ecological and social opportunity through the structuring of profitable municipal solid waste valorization sectors and the establishment of an effective governance support framework
3
Days
60+
Speakers
500
Participants
100+
Agreements
Inspire, Discuss, Transform
The Economic Forum on Sustainable Sanitation aims to trigger and ensure follow-up of structuring economic programs transforming sanitation into a driver of inclusive green growth
Objectives
- Present a clear, quantified, municipalized and engaging action plan.
- Validate solutions with decision-makers, donors, experts, businesses, universities.
- Stimulate green entrepreneurship and circular value chains.
- Structure a qualified and responsible workforce.
- Formalize commitments between strategic stakeholders.
- Promote Kinshasa as a pilot hub for sustainable urban sanitation.
- Stimulate eco-citizenship and revive the pride of Beautiful Kinshasa.
Activities
- Launch of the presidential initiative 'Clean Cities'
- Endorsement of Provincial and Municipal Action Plans
- Adoption of solution pathways and promotion of innovations
- Signature of contracts and MoUs and binding intentional commitments
- Formalization and certification of sanitation operators
- Signature of commitment charters for EPR and CSR
- Launch of eco-citizenship education for sanitation
Participants
- National and provincial authorities
- Funding agencies and donors
- Private investors
- Waste management operators, start-ups, cooperatives
- Universities, research centers, technical experts
- Influencers, community associations & eco-citizens
Forum Content
Launched by the President of the Republic, the forum offers rich content integrating the presentation of strategic plans, technical and financial solutions, partnerships, the sanitation fair, international cooperation and eco-citizenship education
Master plan presentation and governance framework
- Sustainable Sanitation Strategic Plan
- Financing agencies and donors
- Multi-stakeholder governance framework
- Engagement strategy "Awareness, Action, Sanctions"
- Local Sustainable Sanitation Plans for Gombe and Limete municipalities
Technical and financial solution panels facilitation
- International and national expert interventions
- Experience feedback on circular models (biogas, recycling, composting)
- Presentation of innovative financing mechanisms (green funds, PPP)
Contract & MOU signings
- Formalization of public-private partnerships
- Announcement of pilot investments in municipalities
- Signing of agreements with sponsors and donors
Sustainable sanitation fair
- Exhibition stands of over 50 WASH & GreenTech actors
- Presentation of local and international solutions
- Innovations in sorting, collection, recycling, composting, biogas, eco-paving...
- B2B meetings and networking with investors
Forum Agenda
Spread over 3 days, structured in 6 sessions and 14 high-level panels, the economic forum establishes a transformation trajectory structured in strategic stages to transform sanitation into an economic infrastructure that catalyzes green growth, massive job creation and urban resilience.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic
Sanitation, an essential economic infrastructure.
Laying the foundations for a paradigm shift: transforming a cost burden into a driver of green growth, jobs and resilience, by initiating the industrialization of sectors.
Political mobilization and partner coalition.
Anchor the initiative at the highest level and provide the political kickoff for the forum.
Building a shared operational vision for sanitation
Align technical, institutional and financial vision for territorialized sanitation.
Join the Transformation
A unique opportunity to bring together political will, private investment, technical innovation and community engagement to transform the waste crisis into an economic, social and environmental opportunity through collective dialogue and transformation.