Title: Drop in job offers in 2023: what challenges for ONEM?
Introduction :
The Congolese economy experienced a significant drop in job offers in 2023, according to information provided by the Deputy Provincial Director of the National Employment Office (ONEM), Kelina Kaluba. With a decrease of 17% compared to the previous year, this worrying statistic raises questions about the challenges that ONEM faces in promoting employability in the Haut-Katanga province.
Disinterest and insufficient awareness:
According to Kelina Kaluba, this drop in job offers is partly due to the disinterest of many companies in ONEM’s services. This situation highlights the need for close cooperation between ONEM and businesses to ensure better guidance in the choice of profitable activities and the search for qualified labor.
Furthermore, it is important to highlight the lack of awareness about the role and importance of ONEM. Many people are not aware of the benefits they could derive from this public institution in terms of unemployment insurance and employability measures. An awareness campaign may be necessary to draw the population’s attention to the opportunities offered by ONEM.
The call for collective action:
Faced with this worrying situation, Kelina Kaluba urged all ONEM agents to redouble their efforts and implement effective strategies to promote employment in the province. She also invited entrepreneurs to actively cooperate with ONEM, in order to benefit from a qualified workforce and thus contribute to the economic development of the region.
The importance of the agricultural, fishing and livestock sector:
In her recommendations, Kelina Kaluba encouraged the population of Lubumbashi to invest more in the agriculture, fishing and livestock sector. These sectors offer numerous employment opportunities and contribute to food security and the diversification of the economy. It is essential to promote these sectors and provide adequate support to local farmers and breeders.
Conclusion :
The drop in job offers recorded in 2023 constitutes a major challenge for ONEM and for the Congolese economy in general. To meet this challenge, it is essential to raise awareness among the population about the role and importance of ONEM, to strengthen cooperation between ONEM and businesses, and to promote the opportunities offered by the agricultural and fishing sectors. and breeding. A collective effort is necessary to promote employability and stimulate economic growth in the Haut-Katanga province.