The Ministry of Land Affairs in the Democratic Republic of Congo launched a training program on Monday for 250 land administration officials and staff in Kinshasa, marking the official opening phase of the national Land Registry’s digital transformation.
Chaired by Minister of Land Affairs Oneige Nsele, the training is being organized in collaboration with the National Archives Institute of Congo (INACO) under a dedicated memorandum of understanding. The cohort includes 50 Land Title Registrars who will play a direct role in modernizing property record management.
The instruction focuses on modern archiving methodologies, encompassing the systematic organization, preservation, classification, and management of public records. Following the theoretical sessions, participants will engage in hands-on practical work across seven pilot land districts, where they will organize, scan, and index archival files under INACO supervision. Ministry officials noted that modern archiving serves as the necessary operational foundation for complete digital transformation, ensuring long-term record preservation, improving document traceability, and eliminating the risks of physical loss or damage.
The broader digitisation initiative directly supports the implementation of Land Law No. 25/062, enacted on December 30, 2025, which mandates the gradual modernization of the nation’s land administration. Beyond technological upgrades, the transition is designed to provide greater legal security for land and property ownership in a sector historically plagued by record management and title verification challenges. By building a structured and accessible digital registry, the Congolese government aims to establish a reliable, efficient administrative framework tailored to modern governance standards.
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