Transparency in the management of the retrocession of mining royalties is a crucial issue in many regions rich in natural resources. This is particularly the case of the commune of Likasi, in the province of Haut-Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mayor of Likasi, Olivier Munongo, recently pleaded with Jules Alingete, Inspector General and head of department of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), to ensure transparent management of this retrocession.
During a meeting in Kinshasa, the Mayor expressed his concern about the alleged blocking of his commune’s mining royalties by finance inspectors on mission in the region. He stressed the need to understand the reality of the situation and find solutions in collaboration with the IGF.
Jules Alingete responded to the Mayor’s concerns by explaining that the retrocession of mining royalties does not go directly through the other municipalities, but rather through the Ministry of Mines which is responsible for the distribution of beneficiaries. He therefore clarified that the blockage did not come from financial inspectors in other municipalities, but rather from vagueness at the provincial level regarding the retrocession mechanism.
This situation highlights the importance of establishing clear and transparent mechanisms to enable effective management of revenues from mining. It is essential that the benefits generated by these natural resources are distributed equitably and used for the development of local communities.
This meeting between the Mayor of Likasi and the head of the IGF also highlights the importance of dialogue and collaboration between local authorities and control bodies with the aim of ensuring transparent management of resources and combating corruption. corruption.
It is therefore crucial to continue to work for greater transparency in the management of mining revenues in order to guarantee the economic and social development of the regions concerned. This requires the establishment of rigorous supervision mechanisms and collaboration between the various stakeholders to guarantee judicious use of revenues from the exploitation of natural resources.