FEC Rejects ARSP’s Request for Telecommunications Subcontractor List
The Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC) has refused to comply with a recent request from the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP).
The request, dated April 24, sought a partial list of ten subcontractors in the telecommunications sector for recommendation to major companies in the industry.
In a press release issued on April 29 and received by Actualité.cd, FEC stated that ARSP’s request lacks legal or regulatory backing.
The FEC cited specific regulatory provisions governing subcontracting activities, including Article 5 of the decree establishing ARSP’s functions and organization, as well as Articles 2 and 3 of the ministerial decree outlining conditions for identifying and registering eligible subcontracting companies in the private sector.
According to FEC, ARSP’s request could be perceived as discriminatory and contrary to its role as a neutral regulator. The FEC emphasized that all formal sector companies, regardless of size or affiliation, should have equal opportunities under the law governing subcontracting in the private sector (Law No. 17/001 of February 8, 2017).
Despite rejecting ARSP’s request, FEC reaffirmed its partnership with the regulatory authority and expressed ongoing support for President Félix Tshisekedi’s vision.
