IT and Property Tax Reform in the Province of Kasaï Central, DRC

LoGRI is collaborating with the University of California – Berkeley on a transformative property tax reform project in Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). After nearly a decade of facilitating smaller-scale reforms, our partners have been enlisted by the Provincial Minister of Finance to champion a comprehensive city-wide reform, which includes the adoption of a new IT system.

The reform program at the heart of this initiative leverages cutting-edge drone imagery for property mapping alongside a streamlined points-based valuation methodology. Our role encompasses providing expert technical guidance and financial resources to select and implement the most suitable IT solution sustainably. Additionally, we’re tasked with the design and execution of the reform strategies for improved property identification, valuation, and tax collection processes.

This collaboration will further enrich our efforts, as we work with the University of California – Berkeley team to carry out concurrent research and knowledge-sharing activities. Our collective goal is to support the DRC in developing a more efficient and effective property tax system that can serve as a model for innovation in fiscal reforms.