The General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), a service attached to the Presidency of the Republic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is an institution little known to the general public despite being created in 1987 by presidential order. However, since the appointment of Jules Alingete Key as Inspector General of Finance, this institution has gained notoriety thanks to a firm commitment against corruption and the embezzlement of public funds.
Mr. Alingete, in his mission to control finances and public property, has established a “financial patrol” aimed at fighting against anti-values in public management. Under his governance, government revenue mobilization has seen a significant increase, reaching an amount of USD 10 billion since 2020, while it stagnated at USD 3 billion before this period.
However, the security situation in the DRC continues to deteriorate with recent clashes between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and Twa militiamen in Moba. This instability as well as the economic challenges of the region complicate the task of the IGF in its fight against corruption and the embezzlement of public funds.
Despite these obstacles, the IGF and Mr. Alingete call on the Congolese men and women to a united commitment against anti-values, in the hope of hoping for a better future for the DRC. The mobilization of the population is necessary for the economic recovery of the DRC and to block the road to the gravediggers of the Economy.
In sum, the IGF and Mr. Alingete are engaged in an important fight against corruption which, although difficult, is essential for the future of the DRC.