** Towards a responsible education: launching the supervision of the state examination in the DRC **
Kinshasa, on May 27, 2025, marked the starting point for a crucial process for the educational future of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Minister of State for National Education, Raissa Malu, launched the national supervision of the offset of the state examination, an initiative which raises fundamental issues for both the young Congolese and for the credibility of the country’s education system.
### a key moment for thousands of young people
Raissa Malu’s declaration recalls that the organization of these exams goes beyond a simple administrative act. It constitutes a collective responsibility which engages the entire nation. Indeed, the smooth running of the tests contributes not only to the validation of students’ achievements, but also to the common confidence that the population places in its educational institutions.
The Minister has highlighted the importance of administrative rigor and financial transparency. These two elements represent the foundations on which supervisors must consolidate their missions. This raises some important questions: what is the current state of transparency in educational administration? What devices are in place to prevent irregularities and guarantee the integrity of the process?
### Administrative rigor and financial transparency: credibility issues
In view of the issues mentioned, the expectations in terms of administrative rigor resulted in precise instructions: punctuality, attendance, respect for the instructions and fluidity of the process. Is it possible to ensure this rigor in the face of logistical and human challenges sometimes encountered in the country? Are exam centers ready to guarantee these requirements?
In parallel, the need for total financial transparency has also been underlined. Each expense must be justified, and any associated operation must be scrupulously archived. This invites us to reflect on the mechanisms put in place for control of expenses and verification of their compliance. Should the fight against corruption and negligence, plagues often mentioned in the educational landscape, become an undisputed priority of all the actors involved?
### Ethical values: the key to a just education system
Ethical values, as central elements in the discourse of the minister, aim to strengthen confidence in the functioning of the public service. The fight against corruption, favoritism and complacency is a shared aspiration, but its implementation depends on a collective commitment to supervisors and educational managers. How to establish a framework conducive to the development of these values, and what role can the educational community play in this dynamic?
These questions, while serving as a common thread, emphasize the importance of an individual, but also collective commitment to deal with the challenges of the Congolese education system. In a country where education is often perceived as a fundamental lever for economic and social development, this launch of supervision is an opportunity to seize.
### Innovate to improve: a challenge to take up
Hubert Kimbonza’s statements, Inspector General of Education, underline the need for an innovative vision for the education system. Nevertheless, progress should not be limited to speeches. What can concrete innovations that provide solutions to the daily challenges encountered? How to integrate feedback from teachers and parents of students in the reform of the education system?
The collaboration between the various actors in the educational sector, whether government, teachers, parents or students, is essential to create a real dynamic of improvement. The link between confidence, responsibility and results is crucial to guarantee educational justice.
### Conclusion
The supervision of the 2025 edition state exam, under the leadership of Minister Raissa Malu, represents a pivotal moment for the education system in the DRC. The issues raised in his speech can serve as a catalyst for necessary reforms and concrete actions. The educational future of Congolese young people, who is at stake in this process, calls for a collective commitment, demanding rigor, transparency and ethical values.
The time is therefore for reflection, not only on the challenges to be met, but also on the means of building an education system capable of supporting the aspirations of a people in search of progress. The invitation seriously and the engagement formulated by the Minister is an appeal to action – an opportunity for each actor to become a craftsman of the desired change.