The second conference on the theme “country risk, prospects for positive improvement” will be held this Wednesday, June 28 in Kinshasa, according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance. The event will highlight the Country Risk Report developed by the Pan-African Rating Agency, with a focus on mapping the investment risks of a given country.
According to the press release, the objective of this conference is to stimulate constructive debates between the panelists and the participants, in order to promote the contribution of the various development actors to the growth of the country. The Minister of Finance will take this opportunity to highlight the government’s commitment to creating an environment conducive to investment and promoting economic growth in the DRC.
The particularity of this conference lies in the possibility given to key players in the socio-economic environment to express themselves during open debates through four thematic panels. These panels will address the main issues raised in the country risk report, including the business climate, macroeconomic performance, public finance management, the soundness of the financial system and Congolese socio-political risk.
Each panel will bring together a sectoral ministerial representative from the country as well as three private sector panelists involved in economic development issues, whether from regional or international institutions. An expert will also be present for each topic discussed.
The objective of these debates is to stimulate reflection allowing solutions to be found for all socio-professional categories, by working on key themes for the economic development of the DRC. These include creating a favorable business climate, improving macroeconomic performance, ensuring effective public finance management, strengthening the soundness of the financial system and reducing socio-political risks.
This conference is an important opportunity for the Congolese government to present its commitments in favor of the development of the country and to highlight the actions undertaken in this direction. It also makes it possible to mobilize the key actors of the private sector and to promote constructive exchanges between the various development actors.
In conclusion, the conference “country risk, prospects for positive improvement” in Kinshasa will be an opportunity to highlight the challenges and opportunities in terms of investment in the DRC. It demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating an environment conducive to investment and promoting the country’s economic growth. Debates and exchanges between key players will make it possible to find solutions to improve the business climate, strengthen the soundness of the financial system and reduce socio-political risks.