Key highlights:

• The DRC will roll out SISAG, a real-time digital monitoring platform for government projects, in Q3 2025.
• The system will centralize data, track delays, and connect ministries for improved coordination and transparency.
• Inspired by African peers like Rwanda and Benin, the platform is a core part of the country’s 2024–2028 Government Action Program.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to launch a new digital platform called SISAG in the third quarter of 2025 to improve monitoring and transparency of government projects. 

SISAG, an Information System for Monitoring Government Actions, will centralize data on priority projects and update progress in real time. The system will feature dashboards for live tracking, automatic alerts for delays, and data sharing across ministries.

The platform will connect with key institutions including the National Institute of Statistics, the National Secretariat for Capacity Building, and the Agency for Digital Development to ensure reliable data flow.

A dedicated technical unit, USAG, will coordinate ministries, compile data, and provide objective analysis to support decision-making and accountability.

A Core Part of the 2024–2028 Government Action Program

SISAG fits into the Government Action Program (PAG) for 2024–2028, recently adopted by Congo’s leaders. The PAG demands clear indicators, measurable goals, and results-driven public action.

SISAG aligns political goals with technology. It tracks commitments closely and enables ongoing evaluation. The system will speed up public investments, enhance coordination between ministries, and increase transparency in managing resources.

Learning from Africa’s Best Practices

DRC models SISAG on successful tools used in other African countries. Rwanda uses Imihigo, a performance system based on annual contracts. Benin relies on MPAT to assess ministry performance. These tools have proven they can boost accountability and energize government action.

Once fully up and running, DRC plans to expand SISAG to provincial governments. This will allow detailed monitoring of local projects. Eventually, DRC may open parts of SISAG’s data to the public to build citizen trust. But this will require firm political backing, careful rollout, and strong buy-in from all stakeholders.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

 Edited in English by Ange Jason Quenum