Maximizing revenues for the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo: the Senate’s recommendations to the government
In a context where the DRC seeks to strengthen its revenues to support its development policy, the President of the Upper House of Parliament, Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, stressed the importance of taking into account the recommendations issued by the Senate with regard to of the government. This was discussed during a working session between the president of the Upper House and the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, in Kinshasa.
This meeting allowed the two parties to exchange information on parliamentary investigations carried out within certain public companies. According to Célestin Vunabandi, president of the Senate’s Economic, Financial and Good Governance Commission (Ecofin), these investigations revealed capital flight estimated at 1.4 billion US dollars. In this perspective, the Ecofin Commission of the Senate made recommendations aimed at recovering the rights of the Congolese State which escape the public treasury, in particular from economic operators in Haut-Katanga.
The president of Ecofin stressed that economic operators who do not comply with these recommendations will be prohibited from operating on Congolese soil. This is a strong measure that aims to protect the interests of the state and maximize revenues to support the country’s development.
This approach is part of a context where many countries are seeking to strengthen their financial resources to face economic and social challenges. By taking firm measures against capital flight and recovering state rights, the DRC is showing its determination to ensure rigorous economic management and to promote growth and sustainable development.
It is hoped that these recommendations from the Senate will be taken into account by the government and that concrete measures will be taken to maximize the DRC’s revenues. This will make it possible to strengthen the country’s financial capacities and implement effective public policies for the well-being of the Congolese population.
In conclusion, maximizing revenue is a major issue for the DRC and it is essential that the government takes into account the recommendations of the Senate to achieve this. By recovering state rights that escape the public treasury, the DRC will be able to effectively finance its development policy and create better living conditions for its citizens.