Title: Fighting corruption and improving public finance management in the DRC: A seminar to change mentalities
Introduction :
The fight against corruption and the improvement of public finance management are major challenges for any country in order to ensure equitable and transparent development. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), these issues are at the heart of concerns. Recently, a seminar was organized by three structures attached to the Presidency of the Republic to equip public officers of portfolio companies and public establishments on changing mentalities in the management of public finances. This article will return to the objectives of this seminar and highlight the importance of these initiatives for the future of the DRC.
The Corruption Exit Plan:
During this seminar, the facilitators proposed an exit plan from corruption emphasizing the strategic and operational planning of results-based management, the sense of responsibility, patriotism and the code of ethics and integrity. ethics of the public official. The objective is clear: achieve a qualitative recovery of public establishments and companies in the portfolio. This approach aims to put an end to practices that demean these institutions and hinder their productivity and efficiency.
The need for a change of mentality:
The coordinator of the committee in charge of changing mentalities, Jacques Kangudia, pleaded for a reconversion of methods, with the establishment of ethics committees in each public institution and company in the portfolio. These committees will serve as a thermometer to deal with issues related to ethics, morality and corruption. This is an initiative aimed at raising the level of accountability and integrity of public officials in order to proactively prevent and combat corruption.
The importance of the audit before taking office:
The officers present also pleaded in favor of the practice of an audit before new officers take up their duties. This practice aims to enable new managers to become familiar with the real situation of the company and to put in place the appropriate measures for transparent and efficient management. The finance inspector and head of brigade in charge of public companies and public establishments, Gabriel Kabananga, underlines the importance of this practice to control the environment in which the new agents operate.
The role of the General Inspectorate of Finance:
Since the accession of Félix Tshisekedi to the supreme magistracy and the appointment of Jules Alingete Key as head of the General Inspectorate of Finance, the fight against embezzlement and financial embezzlement has become a priority.. This institution plays a key role in mobilizing public revenue through its financial patrol. According to Jules Alingete, this financial patrol is the main instrument for eradicating anti-values in public management.
Conclusion :
The seminar aimed at changing mentalities in the management of public finances in the DRC is a crucial initiative to fight corruption and improve transparency and efficiency in public institutions. By emphasizing strategic planning, a sense of responsibility and ethics, this seminar aims for a qualitative recovery of public companies and public establishments. Such initiatives are essential to building a better and fairer future for the DRC and its citizens. It is imperative to maintain these efforts in the fight against corruption and to strengthen control mechanisms to guarantee transparent and accountable management of public finances