The Bronze Shield
THE BRONZE SHIELD

Executive Summary

Why this program, why now, and how success will be measured over 36 months.

Total Investment

$585,000,000

Duration

42 months

ROI

5.8:1 (10-year)

Mandate & Strategic Fit

Transform Starlink connectivity into sovereign digital capability.

Mission

Deliver secure national connectivity for ministries, health, and education with local capacity to operate independently.

Approach

Phased plan with hard KPIs, governance, and independent assurance, aligned to data sovereignty.

Value

Economic growth, service availability, and workforce development across 26 provinces.

Outcomes & KPIs

OutcomeKey KPITarget
ConnectivityService availability (Gov sites)≥ 99.0% pilot, ≥ 99.5% at scale
PerformanceMedian latency / throughput< 60ms / ≥ 100 Mbps (pilot)
SecurityHigh/critical incidents contained100% within SLA
CapacityCertified Congolese professionals≥ 500 by Month 36
AdoptionDigital services uptime≥ 99% for prioritized services