The Estates General of State Portfolio Enterprises was recently held in Kinshasa, marking a decisive step in the reform and upgrading of public enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This meeting, which brought together key players in the sector, highlighted the main challenges facing these companies, while proposing strategic recommendations to strengthen their role in the economic and social development of the country.
During the closing ceremony, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa stressed the urgency of reforming the governance of public enterprises in order to transform them into real engines of growth. According to her, it is imperative to put in place solid and transparent governance mechanisms to guarantee their efficiency and sustainability. The establishment of competent and independent boards of directors was identified as a key measure to improve the management of these companies.
Furthermore, the need to make public enterprises financially autonomous was strongly emphasized during the discussions. It is crucial that these companies can generate their own revenues and become profitable to ensure their long-term viability. Participants thus insisted on the establishment of profitable economic models and on the importance of diversifying sources of financing by working with strategic partners.
Another crucial aspect addressed during these Estates General was the issue of strategic partnerships and their impact on the economic and social development of the country. It is essential to ensure that these partnerships are fair and sustainable, and that they benefit the State, businesses and local communities. Maximizing the added value of natural resources and ensuring a fair distribution of profits are major issues for ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic development.
In conclusion, these Estates General made it possible to formulate clear and concrete recommendations to transform the companies in the State’s portfolio into drivers of economic and social development in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By strengthening their transparency, efficiency and impact on local communities, these companies will be able to play a key role in building a more prosperous and equitable future for all citizens of the country.