Kinshasa, September 6th, 2026 (CPA). – The implementation of a framework for ethical excellence in the governance and environmental management of mining companies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been recommended by the stakeholders at a workshop held on Friday in Kinshasa, according to a press release consulted on Sunday by CPA.
“At the end of this workshop, the stakeholders have recommended the establishment of an effective ethical framework within the guiding policies for environmental and social management of mining companies and public bodies,” has declared Nadia Balgobin, executive director of the Local Community Prosperity Alliance (LCPA), as quoted in the press release.
According to the source, the executive director has indicated that the participants have made several recommendations, notably the creation of community development plans following a systematic participatory approach, actively involving local communities in the assessment of needs, the definition of indicators and the validation of projects. It also involves the standardisation of the monitoring and evaluation system, and the strengthening of operational capacities through the organisation of on-going training on ethical standards, social governance and results-based management for those working on the ground, senior civil servants and local representatives.
“This week has been rich in learning, particularly at an institutional level. The Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning (CTCPM) has provided valuable insights into several aspects of the mining sector,” she has said. In this context, Ms Balgobin has proposed the organisation of an awareness-raising campaign to support the formalisation of African Shipping Management in DRC, a company active in digital transformation as well as in the management of transport and maritime sector royalties. According to her, this initiative, which should be supported and encouraged by the relevant institutions – notably the Ministry in charge of Mines and the Support and Supervision Service for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining, (Saemape), aims to encourage a greater number of cooperatives to sign up, so as to enable them to better understand the issues relating to the framework for ethical excellence in the mining sector.
For a National Monitoring and Accountability Committee
Furthermore, the Executive Director has explained that, with a view to ensure the successful implementation of the ethical excellence framework at national level, the participants have recommended the establishment of a National Monitoring and Accountability Committee. This body is intended to serve as a multi-stakeholder platform responsible to supervise the roll-out of the framework and periodically assess its application at mining sites.
The stakeholders have also highlighted the persistence of information asymmetry, despite the existence of legal frameworks, notably the Mining Code and Regulations. This situation results in a disconnect between industrial value creation and the benefits actually received by local host communities. This workshop, held from August 31st to September 4th, 2026, in Kinshasa, was attended by several stakeholders from the sector, including the Financial Inclusion Unit for Artisanal Miners, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Ministry in charge of Hydrocarbons, representatives from the Ministry in charge of Mines, as well as representatives from private companies and non-governmental organisations.