The Provincial Directorate of the Industrial Promotion Fund (FPI) for the province of Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami recently organized a promotional and exchange day aimed at raising awareness among local economic operators on the missions and financing opportunities offered by this organization. This unprecedented event highlighted the importance of the industrial promotion tax (TPI), as well as the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions for granting loans or subsidies by the FPI.
The active participation of more than 250 economic operators in this day demonstrated a real interest in the services offered by the FPI, also highlighting a need for information on how this organization can contribute to the development of local industry. The speech by the Provincial Director of the FPI, Désiré Banza Kilumba, was crucial in clarifying certain essential points, in particular the distinction between the payment of the TPI and effective access to FPI financing.
During the discussions, the projects already financed by the FPI were discussed, highlighting testimonies from beneficiaries who were able to implement their initiatives thanks to this financial support. In-depth discussions also focused on the general financing policy of the FPI, highlighting the eligibility criteria, particularly for young people and women entrepreneurs.
One of the key points discussed during this promotional day was the need to further raise awareness among economic operators on the importance of paying the TPI, as well as on the steps and conditions for accessing FPI financing. This initiative aims to dispel misunderstandings around the relationship between the industrial promotion tax and the granting of credits by the FPI, thus increasing transparency and understanding of the financing processes.
In conclusion, this promotional day of the FPI for the province of Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami was a success, marked by a fruitful exchange between economic operators and representatives of this organization. She highlighted the FPI’s commitment to supporting the development of local industry, while calling for a better understanding of financing mechanisms and opportunities available to entrepreneurs in the region.