The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is embarking on major police reform to contribute to peace, security and the strengthening of the rule of law, while improving governance and the protection of human rights. This reform is carried out thanks to the Police Reform Support Program (PARP III), in partnership with the European Union.
The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior, Security, Decentralization, and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, received the technical committee of PARP III this Thursday, June 22 to take stock of the progress of activities. The person in charge of the program specified that the actions undertaken through the four different pillars will make it possible to have police officers better trained, managed, controlled, motivated in their career and perfectly integrated into democratic management.
This third police reform program, which began in June, will include the training of police officers from different regions of the DRC, including Kasai, Ituri and Equateur. The report was presented by the Higher Commissioner, Alain Makamba, who requested the support and guidance necessary to continue the implementation of the program.
As for him, the representative of the Ambassador of the European Union reiterated the commitment of the European Union to support the DRC in this reform of the police, while underlining the importance of the appropriation of the program by the different actors.
The Deputy Prime Minister took note of the resolutions taken by the steering committee and urged each official to respect the program to obtain tangible results. This reform is an important step for the DRC in the fight against impunity and corruption, as well as for improving the security and quality of life of the population.