Title: Consolidation of free primary education: the Kinshasa-Funa meeting highlights the importance of good governance
Introduction :
The meetings on the annual review for the resolution of the performance of the 2023-2024 school year of the provincial ministry of education took place in the educational province of Kinshasa-Funa. During this event, the provincial Minister of Education, Charles Mbutamuntu Lwanga, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to consolidating free primary education. These foundations aim to improve the quality of education through good governance and sustainable measures.
The consolidation of free primary education:
In his speech, Minister Mbutamuntu Lwanga stressed the importance of consolidating free primary education, a vision dear to the Head of State, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. He said the government was determined to go through good governance to achieve this goal. He also called on each education sector to play its role effectively, to ensure quality education for children.
Zero tolerance for non-compliant acts:
The minister insisted that this school year would be placed under the sign of zero tolerance. No fees will be charged in public and contracted schools for primary education. Any violation of this directive will be severely sanctioned. At the secondary level, efforts will be made to keep fees affordable. The ministry promises to closely supervise the education system to ensure compliance with these guidelines and to stamp out abusive practices.
A call for good governance and sustainability:
To ensure a better quality of education, the Minister stressed the importance of good governance and sustainability. He insisted that the primary, secondary and technical education sub-sectors should not be politicized. On the contrary, they must be managed in a professional, transparent and accountable manner. This approach will ensure quality education for all children in the province.
Conclusion :
The Kinshasa-Funa meeting was an opportunity to highlight the Congolese government’s commitment to consolidating free primary education. The Minister of Education reaffirmed the importance of good governance and sustainability in the education system. By guaranteeing free primary education and fighting against abusive practices, the government seeks to provide quality education to all children in the province. This requires the collaboration of all actors in the education system to ensure a better future for the younger generations