Title: The challenges of subcontracting: an alarming observation at COMMUS SAS
Introduction :
Subcontracting in the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a crucial issue for promoting the country’s economic independence. However, a recent descent of the delegation of subcontractors led by Miguel Kashal, general director of ARSP, into the facilities of the company COMMUS SAS, revealed an alarming observation. The observations made call into question compliance with the law on subcontracting and highlight the difficulties encountered by local entrepreneurs. This article examines in detail the problems identified at COMMUS SAS and the measures envisaged to ensure better compliance with subcontracting rules.
A blatant non-compliance with the law on subcontracting:
During the visit to COMMUS SAS facilities, ARSP investigators quickly noted major problems related to compliance with the law on subcontracting. The company’s database did not provide access to important contracts to Congolese entrepreneurs, which constitutes a clear violation of established rules. Local entrepreneurs were outraged by this situation, highlighting the lack of opportunities and transparency in access to subcontracting contracts.
Recommendations for rigorous application of the law:
Faced with this alarming observation, Miguel Kashal promised to take measures to enforce the law on subcontracting at COMMUS SAS. Recommendations have been made to unlock subcontracting opportunities and ensure greater transparency in access to contracts. This is an essential step to enable Congolese entrepreneurs to benefit from the economic benefits of the mining sector and contribute to the emergence of a true middle class.
Rigorous monitoring to ensure economic independence:
The role of the ARSP is not limited to this visit to COMMUS SAS. Indeed, several large mining companies in the Lualaba province are also under control to verify compliance with subcontracting rules. This is an initiative aimed at ensuring strict enforcement of the law and promoting the country’s economic independence. The director general of the ARSP insists on the importance of this control mission and affirms that the government is writing a new page in the economic history of the DRC.
Conclusion :
The visit of the ARSP delegation to COMMUS SAS revealed an alarming observation regarding compliance with the law on subcontracting in the mining sector in the DRC. Difficulties in accessing important contracts for local entrepreneurs highlight the urgency of putting in place measures to ensure greater transparency and encourage the participation of Congolese stakeholders.. The rigorous application of the law and the recommendations made during this visit are essential to guarantee the economic independence of the country and promote the emergence of a true middle class.