Founder
Espérant BASOLUA
CNOA licensed architect No. 1054
Technical coordination, land assessment and synthesis.
Parcelle Safe Agro · Kinshasa
8 hectares claimed. 1.2 hectares measured.
Before investing in agricultural land, check what the documents claim against what the land reveals.
The Agricultural Land Passport brings together rights, occupancy, boundaries, area, soil, water and site risks. Findings are signed by the professionals actually involved.
Pilot phase in Kinshasa and within 100 km. A person replies within 24 business hours.
Anonymised real case · N'sele, July 2026
What the site visit changed.
A USD 40,000 purchase was being considered. Document and area checks revealed major discrepancies. The report advised against proceeding in the circumstances found.
Review the sample passport (French)Claimed area / measured area
82,000 m² → 11,730 m²
The survey found less than 15% of the stated area.
Documents, boundaries and occupancy required further checks before any payment.
The earlier check cost USD 219. Today's pilot passport is a separate assignment starting at USD 500.
The passport
A clear file for decisions, without promising certainty.
Each chapter separates what was verified, what remains a statement and what is missing. The conclusion is presented together with reservations.
Open the complete sample (French)
01Identity and traceability
Location and available coordinates; stated area and site access; planned crop or project; origin and date of the information reviewed.
02Rights, documents and stakeholders
Documents presented by the holder or operator; actual occupancy; local agreements and known history; gaps requiring official verification.
03Areas, boundaries and access
Map and site location; stated, measured, cultivated and usable areas; disputed boundaries, overlaps and access; surveying where agreed.
04Fit with the agricultural project
Planned activity or crop; soil and terrain characteristics; seasonal water availability; access and operating constraints.
05Environmental and social sensitivities
Erosion, flooding and water pressure; vegetation cover and areas to preserve; existing land use and possible occupancy disputes.
06Site-related operational factors
Areas and access actually available; technical needs such as water and roads; constraints affecting the project; stated outlet or buyer when known.
07Decision and next steps
Verified, missing and conflicting information; identified risks and confidence level; proceed, proceed with conditions or pause; recommended checks.
The passport does not replace an official title, a lending decision or an approved impact assessment. It documents findings and points to official checks that may still be needed.
Our method
From documents to the site, then to a reasoned decision.
- 01
Tell us about your project
Describe the land location, your objective and, if known, the planned agricultural activity.
- 02
We review available information
We compare documents, occupancy statements, geographic information and the checks still needed.
- 03
We propose an appropriate assignment
Depending on the situation, it may involve interviews, a site visit, surveying and map analysis.
- 04
You receive a decision-ready summary
Areas, findings, agricultural and environmental constraints, risks and next steps are brought together in a structured file.
What you receive
A summary to help you proceed, request further checks or pause the project.
The assignment is defined around the site and project. Professionals sign the sections within their expertise.
Describe my projectThe team
Names and responsibilities.
Depending on the assignment, the analysis may involve architecture, surveying, agronomy and law. Experts are paid per assignment.
Fieldwork
Audrey NDUNDU
Licensed land surveyor
Site location, boundaries and measured areas.
Agronomy
Justice KONGA
Agroecology engineer and veterinarian, Kong'Agri
Soil, water, planned crops and agricultural recommendations.
Law
Mᵉ Peniel KATOMBE
Lawyer at the Court of Appeal
Document review and identification of legal issues.
Your contact
Bernadette TSHITULUILA
Marketing and sales manager
She receives your request, points you to the right assignment and follows the file until the passport is delivered. Speaks Lingala, Tshiluba, Kikongo, Swahili, French and English.
Assignment formats
Scope and price agreed before we start.
The price never depends on the conclusion. We confirm the fee and limits of the assignment before any commitment.
Initial review
Land pre-assessment
An initial review of available information to identify questions before moving forward.
Documents and project objective · Main warning signs · Proposed scope of checks
Tell us about your landUSD 89
Remote review within 72 hours. Deducted from the passport price.
Decision support file
Agricultural Land Passport
A structured assignment linking land rights, field conditions, the agricultural project and environmental sensitivities.
Documents, parties, occupancy and boundaries · Areas, water and agricultural fit · Risks, recommendations and reasoned assessment
Discuss my agricultural projectUSD 500
Pilot price for up to 5 ha, within 100 km of Kinshasa. Standard reference price: USD 1,200. From 5 to 20 ha: USD 900.
Cooperatives and institutions
Portfolio or partnership
An exploratory discussion for multiple plots, a cooperative, investor or institution.
Information needs · Pilot cases or portfolio of plots · Scope and terms agreed together
Discuss a portfolioBy quotation
Scope and terms defined together, without commitment.
Quoted separately: drone photogrammetry, follow-up on regularisation, land beyond 100 km or above 20 ha. Payment in USD by mobile money or Equity BCDC bank transfer.
Assess your land
Describe the land. We will reply personally.
Three fields are enough to start. We will then discuss the documents, scope and cost with you.
Where? Kinshasa and nearby areas during the pilot; other provinces case by case.
When? A person replies within 24 business hours.
Commitment? None before the scope and price are agreed.
Your details are used only to handle your enquiry. Read our privacy policy (French).
Environmental and social care
Available land is not always usable land.
We flag visible or documented risks relating to water, soil, existing use and vegetation cover. This is neither environmental certification nor an approved impact assessment.
- 01Identify erosion and flood risks.
- 02Review water availability and uses that should be preserved.
- 03Review land occupancy and changes in vegetation cover.
- 04Flag environmental constraints that could affect the project.
- 05Take account of existing occupants and stakeholders.
Who is the pilot for?
People making decisions based on facts.
Farmers, cooperatives, investors and diaspora members can present land. Financial institutions and technical partners can help define useful information.
Discuss a partnershipWhy this file is needed
Scattered documents, contested boundaries and the gap between claimed and usable area need to be resolved before purchase or financing.
What public data shows
≈ 19%
of DRC GDP came from agriculture (2021)
≈ 55%
of the working population worked in agriculture (2021)
≈ 0.75%
of gross bank credit went to agriculture (2024)
Sources: World Bank, DRC Country Economic Memorandum; Central Bank of Congo, 2024 annual report (PSA calculation).
Local roots
Parcelle Safe Agro is incubated in the EcoImpact programme at Silikin Village in Kinshasa, with support from the OIF. The solution remains in the field validation phase.
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you commit.
How do I check agricultural land before buying it in the DRC?
Start by establishing who occupies it and under what claimed right. Review the documents and occupancy history, then check location and boundaries on site and compare the findings with information available from the relevant authorities.
What documents should I ask for?
Depending on the situation: a registration certificate or concession contract, local administrative documents, agreements or minutes with the local community, and plans. Check whether the documents, the people presenting them and the land itself match.
How are agricultural plot boundaries checked?
They are checked on site with occupants and neighbours and, where needed, through a georeferenced survey. Even an indicative map can expose overlaps or inconsistencies before investment.
What is the difference between stated, measured and usable area?
Stated area is what the seller or documents claim; measured area is what fieldwork establishes. Usable area may be smaller because of disputes, flood risk or land uses that must be preserved.
What is an Agricultural Land Passport?
It is an assessment file covering location, claimed rights, occupancy, areas, the agricultural project, water and environmental sensitivities. It helps inform a purchase, operating or financing decision.
Does the passport replace a land title?
No. It does not replace a title issued by the competent authority or official legal and administrative checks.
Can a farm be assessed before a financing application?
Yes. Verified information on land rights, boundaries and risks can make a file clearer for a lender. The passport does not guarantee financing and does not by itself assess the market, management or cash flow.
How are erosion and flood risks identified?
We compare site observations, such as slope, soil and drainage, with usable map and satellite data. Some situations require further specialist work.
How do I know whether land fits my agricultural project?
The planned activity is compared with soil, water, terrain, access, current use and environmental constraints. Further tests or laboratory analysis may be recommended.
Does the passport replace an environmental impact assessment?
No. It can flag environmental and social sensitivities, but is neither an approved impact assessment nor an environmental certification.
Do you only work in Kinshasa?
The pilot starts in Kinshasa and nearby areas. Assignments in other provinces may be assessed case by case, depending on the request and available partners.
Can agricultural cooperatives join the pilot?
Yes. Cooperatives are a priority group, especially where multiple plots and uneven documentation need to be organised.
How much does a pilot assessment cost?
The remote pre-assessment costs USD 89 and is deducted from the passport. The pilot passport is USD 500 for up to 5 ha within 100 km of Kinshasa; from 5 to 20 ha it is USD 900. The standard reference price is USD 1,200. Larger or more distant assignments and drone photogrammetry are quoted separately.
Can a bank contribute without making a commitment?
Yes. A financial institution may join an exploratory interview or share its information needs without a commercial commitment or formal partnership.
How can I check land from abroad?
Present your project remotely by WhatsApp or email. We review available documents and arrange fieldwork, then provide a documented summary with photos and geographic coordinates.
Parcelle Safe Agro
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