The Symposium on the Resolution of Socio-Economic Problems in Haut-Katanga 2024 is an event of capital importance for the region. From December 26 to 28 of this year, the brightest minds gathered at the new headquarters of the Provincial Assembly of Lubumbashi to discuss the crucial issues facing Haut-Katanga.
The inauguration of these meetings was marked by the presence of eminent personalities, such as the Honorable Michel Kabwe Muamba, President of the Provincial Assembly, and Governor Jacques Kyabula Katwe. These two political figures stressed the importance of these meetings for the development of the province and the resolution of the problems that hinder its socio-economic development.
At the heart of the debates, the University of Lubumbashi played a crucial role by presenting management tools and concrete solutions to address the complex challenges facing Haut-Katanga. UNILU researchers, professors and experts shared their knowledge and expertise in order to identify priority problems and provide appropriate responses.
In his opening speech, the Honorable Michel Kabwe Muamba highlighted the importance of the University of Lubumbashi’s contribution to solving the socio-economic problems of the province. He stressed the essential nature of these meetings for the governance of Haut-Katanga and expressed his confidence in the participants’ ability to propose innovative and effective solutions.
For his part, Governor Jacques Kyabula pledged to actively support this work with a view to implementing the proposals arising from the Symposium. He stressed the importance of collaboration between political, academic and social actors to transform challenges into opportunities for sustainable development for the province.
The thematic conferences covered a wide range of topics, from food security to natural resource management, health and education. UNILU experts shared in-depth analyses and pragmatic recommendations to address the urgent needs of the people of Haut-Katanga.
In short, the Symposium on Solving Socio-Economic Problems in Haut-Katanga 2024 was a major success, demonstrating the commitment of local stakeholders to work together for a better future for the region. The solutions proposed during these meetings will undoubtedly mark the beginning of a new era of progress and prosperity for Haut-Katanga and its people.