Mrs. Yoland Longo

Mrs. Yoland Longo is a committed economist and entrepreneur, recognized for her strategic leadership in transforming the agricultural sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She serves as the National Coordinator of Nsunga ya Kongo (NK), a structuring platform dedicated to organizing, modernizing, and professionalizing agricultural stakeholders at the national level.

At the intersection of the real economy and sustainable development, she drives an ambitious vision: to foster a new generation of competitive agricultural entrepreneurs capable of producing according to international standards and integrating into formal value chains at both national and global levels.

Under her leadership, Nsunga ya Kongo develops innovative models of structured agricultural value chains, built on key pillars such as cooperative networks, production traceability, and certification mechanisms. Her approach focuses on transforming local agricultural initiatives into economically viable, bankable projects that are attractive to institutional and private investors.

Mrs. Longo also plays an active role in strengthening economic relations between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Within the framework of bilateral economic dialogue, she acts as a catalyst for strategic partnerships, translating cooperation intentions into concrete and sustainable opportunities with measurable economic impact. Driven by a vision of systemic transformation, she stands as a key figure in repositioning Congolese agriculture as a lever for growth, job creation, and economic sovereignty.