ARSP and APROCM Join Forces to Empower Local Entrepreneurs
DRC’s ARSP and APROCM Partner to Expand Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Authority for Regulation of Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) and the Agency for the Promotion of the Middle Classes (APROCM) are working to strengthen support for local entrepreneurs and expand their access to economic opportunities.
ARSP Director General Ted Beleshayi met APROCM Director General Pascal Tchelo Mazombo on July 29 to discuss the foundations of an institutional partnership aimed at supporting Congolese businesses across various sectors of the economy.
The proposed collaboration seeks to combine the efforts of the two public institutions to improve support for local businesses, strengthen their capabilities and promote the growth of an entrepreneurial middle class.
A key objective is to improve access to subcontracting and other economic opportunities for Congolese companies, while creating a stronger business ecosystem capable of contributing to job creation and broader economic development.
The initiative aligns with Beleshayi’s priorities since taking over as ARSP director general on June 11.
He has pledged to align the institution’s work with the government’s vision of using subcontracting to create wealth, promote national businesses and strengthen the country’s economic sovereignty.
Beleshayi has also emphasised professionalism and effective enforcement of the legislation governing subcontracting as key elements of his mandate.
The ARSP is the government’s technical body responsible for regulating subcontracting activities in the private sector, while APROCM is mandated to identify, classify and promote the Congolese middle class and strengthen its contribution to national economic development.
The proposed partnership is expected to provide a more coordinated framework for supporting entrepreneurs, particularly local businesses seeking to participate more effectively in the country’s expanding economic opportunities.
By strengthening local companies and improving their access to markets, the two institutions aim to contribute to the emergence of a stronger Congolese entrepreneurial class and a more inclusive domestic economy.
