Fatshimetrie: the Joint Commission for the Future of Education in the DRC
On September 2, the Venus village of Bibwa, located in the commune of N’sele, was the scene of the launch of the work of the Joint Commission between the government bench and the union bench of Higher and University Education (ESU) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This event marks the beginning of an approach aimed at evaluating the commitments made so far and determining the avenues for those that remain to be implemented.
The Minister of ESU, Marie-Thérèse Sombo, welcomed the collaboration of all the actors in her sector in this process of dialogue and negotiation. According to her, these exchanges are essential to guarantee satisfactory social conditions that are favorable to quality work within the ESU.
The opening of the work was marked by the presence of the Minister of State and Minister of the Budget, Aimé Boji Sangara, as representative of the Prime Minister. The latter stressed the importance of reaching a balanced compromise at the end of these discussions, with a view to creating a climate of peace and stability in accordance with the expectations of the Head of State.
In total, more than 200 participants are gathered for this joint commission between the government and the unions. A diversity of actors engaged in the defense of higher and university education in the DRC, all driven by the desire to advance the discussions and find concrete solutions to the challenges encountered in the education sector.
This meeting is part of a dynamic of consultation, exchange and search for consensus to guarantee a better future for ESU in the DRC. Indeed, these exchanges offer a valuable opportunity to identify priorities, define common objectives and implement concrete actions to meet current and future challenges in the field of higher and university education.
This Joint Commission is therefore the symbol of a collective approach, bringing together the different stakeholders to work together to improve education in the DRC. The stakes are high, and everyone’s commitment is essential to guarantee a promising educational future for Congolese students and for the development of the country as a whole.