**Fatshimetrie: a critical analysis of the management of public enterprises in the DRC**
For several years, the management of public enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has raised questions about its efficiency and transparency. The recent report by the Minister of Portfolio, Jean-Lucien Bussa, highlights a flagrant lack of performance within these companies, revealing poor governance and disappointing financial results.
The alarming figures of the last three years demonstrate a general negative trend, marked by sluggish results and unorthodox management, not meeting the requirements of profitability and efficiency. Strategic investments, although crucial to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of public enterprises, seem to be poorly executed, creating a worrying financial imbalance.
The observation is bitter: significant social debts, non-compliance with the texts governing these companies, poor management and underexploited assets. Despite this bleak picture, there are still glimmers of hope. Indeed, the potential of these companies remains immense, and improved governance, a focus on results and more rigorous management could reverse the trend and enhance the value of this considerable heritage.
Faced with these challenges, drastic measures are needed to get back on track and breathe new life into the public enterprise sector in the DRC. The need to prioritize strategic investments and implement transparent and efficient management is crucial to ensure the sustainability and development of these economic entities.
In a country rich in natural resources and economic potential, it is essential that public enterprises fully play their role as engines of growth and development. An in-depth reform of their governance and management is essential to ensure their positive contribution to the national economy and their alignment with international standards of performance and transparency.
In conclusion, the management of public enterprises in the DRC must be rethought and reformed in depth to ensure their economic viability and their contribution to the country’s development. The stakes are high, but strong political will and concrete actions can help meet these challenges and enhance the exceptional potential of these entities in the service of the general interest and national prosperity.
With a view to a more dynamic and competitive economy, improving the management of public enterprises is an essential imperative to put the DRC on the path to sustainable progress and prosperity. It is time to act with determination and vision to build a solid and promising future for all Congolese citizens.