The article entitled “The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) salutes the work of the General Inspectorate of Finance in the fight against corruption” highlights the economic record of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi and his appreciation of the work of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) in the fight against corruption in the management of the country’s public finances.
Félix Tshisekedi praises the work of the IGF, highlighting the leadership of Jules Alingete at the head of this institution. Since 2020, the IGF has been on the front line in the fight against corruption in the DRC and has published several reports highlighting cases of corruption.
President Tshisekedi revealed that Chinese companies benefited from favorable contracts with the DRC, earning almost $10 billion, while the country received less than $1 billion in return. An unbalanced situation which prompted a review of the contract with China.
Following a visit to China, President Tshisekedi said that Chinese partners have shown an openness to reassessing this partnership, recognizing the need for balance and a mutually beneficial partnership.
Jules Alingete, as head of the IGF, plays a crucial role in this revisitation of the Chinese contract. He expressed his disagreement with the behavior of the delegates from Chinese companies and denounced the unbalanced nature of the initial contract. Promised investments in infrastructure have not been made, while the Chinese side has benefited from access to mineral resources.
The revisitation of the contract aims to restore a balance and guarantee that the Democratic Republic of Congo truly benefits from this cooperation with China.
This article highlights the efforts of President Tshisekedi and the IGF to fight corruption and rebalance the DRC’s economic partnerships. It also highlights the importance of transparency and a win-win partnership in international relations.