Fatshimetrie, November 14, 2024 – A major milestone has been reached in the sector of inter-company cooperation in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Minister of Portfolio, Jean-Lucien Bussa, and the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and information sharing between private companies and companies in the State Portfolio, in accordance with the proposal presented by the Minister of Portfolio to the Council of Ministers in July 2024.
The signing ceremony took place in a solemn setting, bringing together key players from both parties to seal this strategic partnership. This memorandum of understanding establishes the foundations of mutually beneficial cooperation, encouraging companies to favor the offers and services of companies in the State Portfolio in their inter-company activities. This is a significant step forward in strengthening ties between the country’s economic stakeholders.
One of the main benefits of this memorandum of understanding is to facilitate the implementation of inter-company preferences, while promoting the exchange of experiences and good practices in public-private partnerships. In a context where subcontracting plays a crucial role in economic development, this initiative will help to better channel subcontracting activities towards companies in the State Portfolio, thereby helping to strengthen their competitiveness in the market.
According to Maitre Didier Kashala Kamanda, Director of Operations at ARSP, this memorandum of understanding will streamline subcontracting processes and ensure better collaboration between private sector companies and those in the State Portfolio. By promoting the orientation of needs and orders towards public companies, this initiative is part of an approach to valorizing local economic stakeholders and promoting national entrepreneurship.
In addition, the establishment of a Joint Coordination Unit, bringing together experts from the Ministry of Portfolio and the ARSP, will make it possible to supervise the implementation of this memorandum of understanding and ensure effective monitoring of the actions undertaken. This collaborative approach will strengthen the transparency and coherence of inter-company relations, while promoting an environment conducive to economic development and the growth of national companies.
In conclusion, the signing of this memorandum of understanding marks an important step in the promotion of inter-company cooperation in the Democratic Republic of CongoBy encouraging collaboration and information sharing among the country’s economic actors, this initiative will help strengthen the competitiveness and growth of businesses, while promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.