Contract between the Congolese Control Office (OCC) and Bureau Veritas (Bivac): Analysis and Recommendations for DR Congo
During the 117th meeting of the Council of Ministers which was held recently at the city of the African Union, the question concerning the contract between the Congolese Control Office (OCC) and the Bureau Veritas (Bivac) was raised. The President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi instructed the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) to carry out an evaluation of the contract and to propose a more advantageous solution for the country.
According to the minutes of the meeting, it appears that the monopoly contract signed between OCC and Bivac presents numerous flaws which make its application complex. After several years, the contract execution rate is estimated at less than 35%. In addition, it is important to bring control activities into compliance with the recommendations of international organizations such as Ohada and the World Trade Organization.
The contract between the OCC and Bivac aimed to strengthen the verification of the conformity of imported goods, improve the technical capacities of the Office and provide cutting-edge equipment to increase its performance.
Faced with this situation, President Tshisekedi therefore asked the IGF to lead a mission to the OCC in order to assess the shortfall suffered by the country throughout the execution of the contract. The objective is to find a more advantageous solution that will allow DR Congo to comply with international standards while promoting the growth of international trade operations.
This decision by President Tshisekedi demonstrates his desire to strengthen the transparency and effectiveness of control and inspection activities in DR Congo. The evaluation of the contract and the resulting recommendations will surely make it possible to take measures to optimize international trade operations and guarantee better compliance with international standards.
In conclusion, the contract between the Congolese Control Office and Bureau Veritas is the subject of an in-depth evaluation by the General Inspectorate of Finance. President Félix Tshisekedi seeks to find a more beneficial solution for DR Congo, improving compliance with international standards while promoting the growth of international trade. This approach demonstrates the Congolese government’s commitment to strengthening the transparency and effectiveness of control and inspection activities in the country.