The National Development Plan signals the start of a new era for the Central African Republic. Leaving the turbulent years behind, the country looks confidently to the future, getting ready to step into the spotlight as a safe and welcoming destination of remarkable beauty.
Under the strategic leadership of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, CAR has achieved a lasting peace, followed by the restoration of political stability and renewed security. Building on this progress, the country held regional and municipal elections at the end of 2025 for the first time in nearly 40 years. The vote marked a historic moment and a significant step in CAR’s democratic development.
“CAR is undergoing restructuring and enjoying a vibrant democratic life. It is therefore a favorable climate for investment, and we have never achieved such a high level of security, capacity or opportunities for businesspeople as we have now.” – Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic.
Today, the country projects a new sense of predictability. According to the Global Soft Power Index 2025, CAR has risento second place regionally. This achievement points to stronger national branding and greater overall confidence in the country’s vision.
The establishment of political and democratic stability provides a strong foundation for developing tourism. The sector’s potential is huge, with countless hidden treasures perfect for adventurers and wildlife lovers. From the vibrant streets of Bangui to six national parks inhabited by iconic megafauna, CAR reveals Africa in its most pristine and unfiltered form.Here, visitors are not faced with tourist crowds and trap attractions, but with authentic culture and ecosystems that function just as they did centuries ago.
“The Central African Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Seen from the sky, the air is clean and the land is still largely unspoiled and untouched.”– Ngola Ramadan-Mamata, Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism
CAR is home to part of the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, the Congo Basin, a vital reservoir for global climate and biodiversity. With a total of protected areas covering about 10.9% of the country, CAR demonstrates its commitment to the preservation of its exceptional natural assets. It has joined the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), aligned theNDP closely with climate and forest objectives and adopted key sustainable initiatives, including a notable shift toward renewable energy. As the proactive government continues steering national progress in a sustainable and responsible manner, CAR appears poised to become a world’s conservation leader.