DRC Companies Urged to Collaborate with ARSP in Subcontracting
The President of the Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC), Albert Yuma Mulimbi, has encouraged companies to collaborate with inspectors from the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP).
He emphasized the partnership between FEC and ARSP, where both parties signed a collaboration protocol. This protocol ensures that when ARSP conducts missions, FEC is informed and notifies its members accordingly.
Yuma Mulimbi mentioned that ARSP informed them about inspections in Katanga following their mission in Kinshasa. He reassured all members that they should accept monitoring and comply, emphasizing that inspections are part of a collaborative process.
The FEC advocated for the subcontracting law’s promulgation since 2014, aiming to allow Congolese and foreign companies working with Congolese partners to contribute to the economy.
He emphasized that the FEC fully supports ARSP’s control missions, which they are informed of in advance.
This encouragement from the leader of Congolese companies comes as ARSP initiates a compliance check on subcontracting companies in the Greater Katanga area, a process that will span 30 days. ARSP inspectors will verify compliance with the subcontracting law and its implementing measures.
The Director General of ARSP, Miguel Kashal Katemb, explained that the inspections aim to bring order to the sector and fulfill the vision of protecting Congolese economic operators and diversifying the national economy, as expressed by the Head of State.
The law requires subcontracting to be predominantly Congolese capital, with 51% of shares going to Congolese and 49% to expatriates, promoting a win-win partnership between nationals and expatriates. Several other African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, have succeeded with similar models.
In accordance with the memorandum of understanding between FEC and ARSP, a joint committee has been established. Companies dissatisfied with the inspection results can contact this commission to express grievances. If the main company disputes ARSP’s conclusions, it also has the opportunity to present its defenses.
