DRC Prime Minister demands better management of natural resources
On Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Pullman Hotel in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka inaugurated a pivotal workshop aimed at strengthening the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
In her opening remarks, she emphasized the importance of transparency in the management of the country’s natural resources as a foundation for a prosperous future for the Congolese people.
The workshop, attended by key industry stakeholders, focuses on aligning with the new EITI 2023 standards, aiming to inspire ambitious reforms within the sector.
Jean-Jacques Kayembe, Coordinator of EITI-DRC, highlighted that the event is a crucial step toward the DRC’s EITI validation, scheduled for January 2026.
Aligned with the Suminwa Government’s Action Program (PAG 2024-2028), the DRC is prioritizing sustainable mineral resource management, including initiatives to develop the battery value chain and regulate artisanal cobalt mining. This approach seeks to maximize the sector’s socio-economic benefits and promote a responsible supply chain.
