The appointment of the Minister in charge of Entrepreneurship is seen as a source of hope for the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Kinshasa, August 13^th, 2025 (CPA).-The appointment of Justin Kalumba as head of the Ministry in charge of Entrepreneurship and Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has been seen in Kinshasa, (main of the Democratic Republic of Congo) as a source of hope for the Congolese entrepreneurial ecosystem, according to a letter from the Network of Professional Entrepreneurship Coaches in Congo, seen by CPA on Wednesday. « The Network of Professional Entrepreneurship Coaches in Congo (Recopec) congratulates you on your appointment as head of the Ministry in charge of Entrepreneurship and SME Development. Your return to the head of this ministry brings hope for the Congolese entrepreneurial ecosystem, » has read the correspondence signed by Sarmis IZZIA, vice-president of Recopec. ‘You are recognised for having resolutely initiated the  national program for the development of Congolese entrepreneurship (Pronadec), which aims to promote entrepreneurial culture, support young people and women, strengthen SMEs, facilitate access to finance and create sustainable jobs, in line with the government’s vision of making the private sector an engine of growth,’ has added the same source. The text emphasises that, as an organisation approved by this ministry, RECOPEC stands alongside the new minister  to train and mentor entrepreneurs in order to achieve the  mission of building a prosperous, competitive and enterprising Congo. « We are convinced that your expertise and commitment will create a new dynamic, promoting innovation, creativity and concrete support for

Entrepreneurs, » has said the vice-president of RECOPEC. The network of professional entrepreneurship coaches in Congo is an association that supports entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs with disabilities.ACP/