Infrastructure Expert | Strategic Advisor | President of THINK TANK RDC STRATEGIE
Company
Think Tank RDC
Strategie
Country
Congo
Year
2025
Keynote
Bodom Matungulu is a leading expert in infrastructure development and public policy strategy with 16 years of experience in high-impact projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. As the President of THINK TANK RDC STRATEGIE, he spearheads an independent policy incubator dedicated to shaping the country's strategic development and positioning it for economic transformation by 2050.
Throughout his career, Mr. Matungulu has played a crucial role in the planning, structuring, and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, advising government institutions and private stakeholders on strategic investments. His expertise spans transportation, energy, urban mobility, and public-private partnerships (PPP), ensuring that infrastructure projects are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with national development goals.
Key Accomplishments
Led major infrastructure investment strategies as a Technical Advisor to the Office of the Special Advisor to the President on Investment. Structured and advised on complex projects, including:
• The concession of Matadi Port and N’Djili Airport (G2G agreement with Qatar)
• The Deepwater Port of Banana
• Kinshasa-Brazzaville Road-Rail Bridge
• The Inga 3 Hydroelectric Project
• The Kitoko New City urban development initiative
• A nationwide 10,000 km standard-gauge railway expansion
• The Busanga Power Plant and the Kinshasa Urban Mobility Project Negotiated key infrastructure deals with international partners, securing investments that drive long-term economic growth. Developed national policy frameworks for transport, urban mobility, and energy, ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals.
As Africa accelerates its space ambitions, Ernest Teye Matey stands at the forefront of shaping the future of satellite-driven space architecture, ensuring that the continent is an active participant in humanity’s expansion beyond Earth.
At the Global Satellite Conference 2025, Ernest will contribute insights on:
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The Role of Small Satellites in the Future of Space-Based Infrastructure
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Africa’s Position in the Global Space Economy & Emerging Satellite Technologies
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Designing Sustainable & Modular Satellite Systems for Future Space Missions
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Bridging Terrestrial and Orbital Networks for a Connected, Smart Planet
TOPIC
IoT and multi-orbital communication transfers
Futuristic Space Architectural designs for Moon and Mars telecommunications and bandwidth
Speaker
Bodom Matungulu is a leading expert in infrastructure development and public policy strategy with 16 years of experience in high-impact projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. As the President of THINK TANK RDC STRATEGIE, he spearheads an independent policy incubator dedicated to shaping the country's strategic development and positioning it for economic transformation by 2050.Throughout his career, Mr. Matungulu has played a crucial role in the planning, structuring, and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, advising government institutions and private stakeholders on strategic investments. His expertise spans transportation, energy, urban mobility, and public-private partnerships (PPP), ensuring that infrastructure projects are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with national development goals.Key AccomplishmentsLed major infrastructure investment strategies as a Technical Advisor to the Office of the Special Advisor to the President on Investment. Structured and advised on complex projects, including:• The concession of Matadi Port and N’Djili Airport (G2G agreement with Qatar)• The Deepwater Port of Banana• Kinshasa-Brazzaville Road-Rail Bridge• The Inga 3 Hydroelectric Project• The Kitoko New City urban development initiative• A nationwide 10,000 km standard-gauge railway expansion• The Busanga Power Plant and the Kinshasa Urban Mobility Project Negotiated key infrastructure deals with international partners, securing investments that drive long-term economic growth. Developed national policy frameworks for transport, urban mobility, and energy, ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals.