DRC – National Agency for the Promotion of Investments

The National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) is a public technical institution, endowed with legal personality and management autonomy. In 20 years of existence, ANAPI has admitted 1868 projects to the benefits of the Investment Code for a total cost of 48 billion dollars. Established by Law No. 004/2002 of February 21, 2002 on the Investment Code in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ANAPI's fundamental missions are: advocacy for the improvement of the business climate; promotion for the positive image of the DRC; promotion of business opportunities; and facilitation and support for investors. Placed under the supervision of the Minister of Planning, it plays the role of the One-Stop Shop in the country. ANAPI's promotional activities affect all sectors of economic activity.

The Agency is highly rated by the World Bank, through its specialized department on the business climate. 

The results achieved by ANAPI, from its inception to date, are encouraging. However, while the 2002 Code brought some benefits in terms of exemptions (exemption from tax and parafiscal benefits, the possibility of transferring funds), 20 years after its implementation, the Investment Code has not fully delivered the expected results. Hence the government's clearly expressed desire to revisit it.