“The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024: Between promises and economic realities“
At the start of 2024, the political scene in the Democratic Republic of Congo comes alive again with the announcement of the composition of the new government team. After months of negotiations, consultations and negotiations within the presidential majority, it finally took almost two months to unveil the list of 54 members who will make up the government. This announcement, broadcast in the early hours of Wednesday May 29, 2024 on national television, marks a new chapter in the political life of the country.
Despite the Prime Minister’s promises regarding the establishment of a tighter government aimed at reducing the lifestyle of institutions, the situation is bitter. With 54 members, this government team does not seem to meet this expectation of budgetary sobriety. In fact, each member will have their own office, which risks generating considerable expenses for the operation of these structures. Thus, despite the speeches about reducing public spending, economic reality seems to point towards a situation where the bill for the public treasury risks being even higher.
It is interesting to note that this trend towards the multiplication of ministerial positions is not new in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 2006, the country has often been accustomed to bloated governments, symbolizing a certain budgetary opulence within institutions. This dynamic raises the question of the real political will to reduce excessive spending and rationalize government staff.
Thus, despite the speeches and laudable intentions, the Democratic Republic of Congo seems trapped in an eternal cycle where promises of financial sobriety struggle to materialize. This situation questions the country’s capacity to make profound and lasting changes in the management of its resources and its institutions.
In conclusion, the announcement of the new government team in 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises legitimate questions about the real political will to reduce public spending and promote more efficient management of state resources. Faced with these challenges, it appears necessary for the authorities in place to take concrete measures to guarantee transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs, in order to meet the legitimate expectations of the Congolese population in terms of good governance and economic development. .