Fatshimetrie: A Call for the Promotion of Congolese Tourism
The fourth edition of the Congolese Tourism Week opened in an atmosphere of hope and determination at the Palais du Peuple in Kinshasa. Under the theme “Tourism and Peace”, the event brought together key players in the sector to promote the tourism assets of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and encourage investment in this strategic area.
In his opening speech, Didier M’pambia, the Minister of Tourism, stressed the importance of this meeting to highlight the country’s tourist wealth and promote economic development. He also highlighted the need to promote the 145 territories of the DRC as potential tourist destinations, capable of generating thousands of jobs for the Congolese.
Indeed, the tourism potential of the DRC is immense, with its national parks, exceptional natural sites and cultural diversity. However, this sector remains largely underexploited due to various challenges, including security and infrastructure. The Congolese Tourism Week offers a unique opportunity to mobilize public and private actors to address these challenges and promote tourism as a lever for sustainable development.
Beyond the promotion of tourist sites, the event aims to raise awareness among Congolese people of the importance of national tourism and encourage investment in the sector. This is not only to stimulate the local economy, but also to strengthen the country’s cultural identity and promote job creation for young people.
Among the activities planned during this tourism week, forums, guided tours, cultural events and business meetings will allow participants to exchange and share their experiences to boost the sector. Initiatives such as the PDL-145 territories program demonstrate the government’s desire to transform tourism into an engine of economic growth and social development.
In conclusion, the Congolese Tourism Week is an essential opportunity to highlight the hidden treasures of the DRC and promote its tourism potential. By involving all stakeholders, from government to businesses to civil society, it is possible to make tourism a vector of progress for the entire country. The time has come to promote “Fatshimetrie” and to promote Congolese tourism on the international scene.