Republic of Congo Awards Consultancy Contract for Study on Civil Registration and Identification under Digital Acceleration Project
04 Nov 2025
Drcongo, 17 October 2025 In order to carry out a technical study on population perspectives regarding civil registration and identification systems, the Government of the Republic of Congo has given Cabinet Africa Expert Opportunity a significant consulting contract. The XAF 94.87 million assignment is a component of the Congo Digital Acceleration Project (P175592), a major national programme that aims to improve e-governance services and modernise digital infrastructure. On October 17, 2025, the contract was formally awarded, and on October 21, 2025, it was published.Overview of the ProjectThe Congo Digital Acceleration Project, which is financed by a World Bank loan (IBRD-93980), aims to improve digital skills, increase broadband connectivity, and assist in modernising public services through digital transformation in order to fortify the nation's digital foundations. The project's digital identity and civil registration reform agenda heavily relies on this recently awarded consultancy.The contract's scopeThe consultancy, which is working under contract reference CG-PATN-059-CS-CQS-2024, focusses on evaluating institutional difficulties and public attitudes regarding civil registration and identification procedures. Over the course of five months, the study intends to: Assess public participation and confidence in national identification systems; Determine registration coverage gaps and bottlenecks, particularly in underserved and rural areas; Make strategic suggestions for enhancing civil registration's effectiveness, inclusivity, and data security; Participate in the creation of a modern, interoperable national identification system that facilitates the provision of digital public services. Consultant AwardedWith its headquarters located at 85 Avenue de France, Poto Poto, Brazzaville, the awarded company, Cabinet Africa Expert Opportunity, is a consulting firm based in the Congo. According to beneficial ownership records, Franck Elvis Alexis Ayessa and Cyriaque Magloire Dzon Mongo, the firm's leaders, each own more than 25% of the company.The firm achieved the highest ranking under the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method with a combined score of 88.4 and a technical evaluation score of 92 points. Their proposal showed a strong background in data analysis, institutional capacity building, and public sector consulting, which was in line with the project's goals for digital governance.Technical and Economic Assessment 92.00 is the technical score. Experience Particular to Consultants: 40 Approach: 25 Important Staff: 27 80 is the financial score. Total Points: 88.40 Value of Contract: XAF 94,873,600 Time frame: five months Strategic SignificanceThe Congo's national civil registration and identification reform strategy, which is essential to providing effective e-government services and enhancing digital inclusion, is anticipated to be shaped by the actionable insights this consultancy produces. In addition to facilitating improved targeting of social programmes and economic opportunities, trustworthy identity systems are essential for guaranteeing access to financial, educational, and health services.The Republic of Congo wants to move closer to universal civil registration coverage and create the framework for safe digital identification systems that complement development and governance goals by utilising digital tools for data management and identity verification.To sum upThis consulting contract's award represents yet another significant turning point in Congo's digital transformation process. The government is making significant progress in enhancing the effectiveness, dependability, and inclusivity of its civil registration and identification systems through the collaboration with Cabinet Africa Expert Opportunity. It is anticipated that the study's conclusions will direct upcoming legislative changes and fortify the groundwork for a more inclusive and technologically savvy Congo. Tags: #Congo Digital Acceleration Project, #civil registration, #national identification, #Cabinet Africa Expert Opportunity, # World Bank, #Digital transformation, #e-governance, #Procurement News, #Contract Award, #government contracts, #CQS method, #Public sector modernization, #Africa digital economy
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