Permanent establishment of the General Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable Persons (PVH-APV) for a fair society

Kinshasa, June 6^th, 2025 (CPA) – The General Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable Persons (PVH-APV) has been definitively established on Wednesday by the Minister responsible, with the official signing of the decrees governing the functioning of this administration in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to official sources on Thursday. “Created under our enlightened leadership, in accordance with the innovative vision of the Head of State, this administration embodies the government’s desire to build a fair society where everyone has its place, with 60% of PVH-APV members, many of whom are joining the civil service for the first time,” has declared Irene Esambo, Deputy Minister in charge of PVH-APV. According to Minister Esambo, this ceremony marks the culmination of a long process of structuring this administration, designed as a model of inclusion within the Congolese civil service. “Through this initiative, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking a new step in the implementation of the national policy for the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons,” she has added. In the presence of the main beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities recruited on the basis of their qualifications, Ms. Esambo has also signed the letter transmitting these decrees to the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the civil service, before thanking the PVH-APV for their patience. The Deputy Minister has announced the upcoming launching of training and capacity-building programs for new agents and managers. These sessions will enable these civil servants to get off to a good start in their mission and contribute effectively to the inclusive management of public affairs.