Conference on public finance control in Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently hosted a conference debate on the theme ‘The challenge of public finance controls in the DRC’. This meeting, organized by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), brought together members of the Haut-Katanga bar as well as representatives of different public institutions.
The IGF department head, Jules Alingete, led the delegation and shared his expertise on Congolese public finances. In his presentation, he underlined the importance of strong political will to fight against tax non-compliance and mafia networks. He also highlighted the positive results obtained thanks to the fight led by the IGF, in particular the improvement in the quality of expenditure and the stability of the Congolese state’s treasury.
This conference marks the support of the Congolese government for the promotion of good governance and the fight against corruption. Indeed, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi has expressed his firm determination to eliminate anti-values in public management. The IGF plays a key role in achieving this vision by ensuring that public finances are managed transparently and responsibly.
The involvement of lawyers registered with the Lubumbashi bar in this initiative underlines the important role that legal professionals can play in promoting good practices in public finances. The Haut-Katanga Bar welcomes this collaboration and encourages participants to take ownership of the conference discussions to better implement good governance in their daily work.
This conference represents a significant step in the fight against corruption and the promotion of transparency in the management of public finances in the DRC. It demonstrates the Congolese government’s commitment to putting in place effective mechanisms for controlling and monitoring public spending. It is essential that all actors involved in the management of public finances, whether in the public or private sector, collaborate to guarantee the proper use of resources and the protection of the interests of the Congolese population.
In conclusion, this conference on public financial control in Lubumbashi highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public resources in the DRC. It represents a step forward in the fight against corruption and reaffirms the Congolese government’s commitment to good governance. Lawyers and public institutions must continue to work together to ensure responsible financial management and promote the economic development of the country.