A book on parliamentary governance in Kasaï Oriental, titled "Assemblée provinciale du Kasaï Oriental 2006-2026 : chronique critique d’une gouvernance parlementaire provinciale", was launched on September 28, 2026, at the Université officielle de Mbujimayi. The book was written by Deputy Hilaire Ntendayi Tshibanda and is a critical analysis of the provincial assembly's governance from 2006 to 2026. The launch ceremony was attended by Willy Muya Mukendi, President of the Assemblée provinciale du Kasaï Oriental.
According to Willy Muya Mukendi, the book is a significant contribution to the understanding of parliamentary governance in the region. He congratulated the author and expressed his hope that the book would have a wide circulation and a long life. Mukendi also mentioned that the book is a collective work of 24 deputies and would be dedicated to other assemblies in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The author, Hilaire Ntendayi Tshibanda, explained that he was motivated to write the book to combat institutional amnesia and provide a reliable archive for future generations. He stated that writing is a way of refusing to erase history and that he aimed to provide a tool for researchers. Tshibanda also mentioned that as an teacher-researcher, he wanted to fill the gap in documented information on provincial institutions.
The book aims to evaluate local governance and provide a critical and transparent reading of the evolution of legislative work and the role of the provincial assembly. Tshibanda invited the population to appropriate the book to better understand the functioning, challenges, and achievements of the provincial assembly. He also encouraged citizens to perceive the work of deputies in its legal and political dimension.
The launch of the book is significant in the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a need for more transparency and accountability in governance. The book is expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance in the country. The author hopes that the book will be widely read and discussed.
The book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of parliamentary governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It provides a unique perspective on the evolution of legislative work and the role of provincial assemblies in the country. The launch of the book has generated significant interest and debate in academic and political circles.
Key stakeholders have welcomed the launch of the book, seeing it as a positive step towards promoting transparency and accountability in governance. They have praised the author for his initiative and commitment to documenting the history of parliamentary governance in Kasaï Oriental. The book is expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Key points
- The book provides a critical analysis of parliamentary governance in Kasaï Oriental from 2006 to 2026.
- The author aims to combat institutional amnesia and provide a reliable archive for future generations.
- The book is expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
