Economic and Social Council recommends appropriate tax system at opening of session

Kinshasa, October 1^st, 2026 (CPA).- The Economic and Social Council (ESC), an institution supporting democracy, on Thursday called in Kinshasa for a tax system adapted to the economic context of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the opening of its October session, its second and final session of the current year. “We have noted that we need a tax system adapted to our context and to the specific nature of our current economic parameters. The DRC must equip itself with the means to attract capital. That is why the Economic and Social Council is calling for the broadening of the tax base,” said Jean-Pierre Kiwakana, President of the ESC.In his opening address, he reviewed his institution’s expectations regarding all areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From the political and cultural sectors to security and education, no area was overlooked. Regarding the political sector, Mr. Kiwakana welcomed President Félix Tshisekedi’s initiative to convene a national dialogue. He said the dialogue offers an unprecedented opportunity to address the root causes of economic, judicial and social vulnerabilities. The President of the ESC also highlighted the context in which the session is being held, namely the meeting of the heads of state of Francophone member countries, which will lead to the election of the Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, for which the DRC has put forward a candidate, Ms. Juliana Lumumba. It should be noted that the ESC comprises 68 members representing the country’s economic, social and cultural stakeholders. Its mission is to analyze economic and social issues through its standing committees before making recommendations to the institutions of the Republic.