News from IFGR and the rivers of the world

Pot@maï-242, the Congolese partner of the French association Pot@maï, has been trialing an innovative solution since 2021 to provide access to essential services in rural areas, using 100% renewable energy produced by river turbines and photovoltaic panels. The initiative draws on the strong hydrokinetic potential of the Congo’s rivers to produce reliable electricity without heavy […]

Supported by RHAV-ASBL, this project to assist local students living along the Congo River consists of facilitating their education so that they can complete the school year or even their respective cycles with less risk of incidents and accidents on the river. Many students who live in camps along the river do not complete their […]