Title: The IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: the DRC ready to shine on the international scene
Introduction :
The IX Games of La Francophonie will be held in Kinshasa from July 28 to August 6, 2023. This international event will highlight the sporting and cultural talent of French-speaking countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been chosen as the host country for these games, thus offering a unique opportunity to promote the culture and values of La Francophonie in the region. Isidore Kwanja, director of the National Commission for the Games of La Francophonie, recently wanted to clarify certain allegations concerning the management of the finances of the event. In this article, we will come back to Isidore Kwanja’s statements and the DRC’s preparations for these games, which promise to be a real showcase of Congolese talent.
Development :
Isidore Kwanja wanted to reassure public opinion by saying that the allegations that the Central Bank of Congo had withdrawn his signature in the management of the finances of the Games of La Francophonie were unfounded. He made a point of stressing that his appointment at the head of the organization was accompanied by inspectors from the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), thus guaranteeing transparent and rigorous management of financial resources. According to him, the commission has an account in a private bank and works closely with IGF inspectors to ensure the proper use of funds allocated to the Games of La Francophonie.
Isidore Kwanja also explained the financial functioning of the event. When a country agrees to host the Games of La Francophonie, it signs specifications with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) and sets up a national committee responsible for managing resources. This committee is the intermediary between the government of the host country and the OIF, and it is responsible for accounting for the use of the funds both to the government and to the OIF. Regular audits are carried out to ensure transparency and sound financial management.
The Francophonie Games offer an exceptional opportunity for the DRC to show its sporting and cultural talent. Infrastructure was built especially for the event, demonstrating the country’s commitment to organizing quality games. In addition, Congolese athletes will have the opportunity to measure themselves against the best representatives of French-speaking countries, and to highlight their excellence in different disciplines.
Conclusion :
The IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa promise to be a great success for the DRC. Despite the unfounded allegations concerning the management of finances, Isidore Kwanja insisted on highlighting the transparency and rigor of the commission in the use of funds. This event is a unique opportunity to promote the culture and values of La Francophonie, while highlighting Congolese talent in the sports and cultural fields. The games will not only be a moment of competition, but also a moment of sharing and fraternity between French-speaking countries