In a significant development in the education sector, the province of Lomami has initiated the process of transferring management of public education establishments to Communities Ecclésiastiques. On September 25, 2026, the province's education authorities gathered at the Shabana Institute in Kabinda for a session to familiarize them with the new management convention. The meeting was presided over by Charles Lobo Mikobi, the Provincial Director of Education.
The session brought together a delegation from Kinshasa, inspectors of education, and coordinators of convention schools. The main objective of the new convention is to modernize school governance, enhance transparency in resource management, and support the implementation of free basic education. The new management system aims to improve the overall quality of education in the province.
According to the organizers, the new convention is designed to address some of the challenges facing the education sector in Lomami. By involving Communities Ecclésiastiques in the management of public education establishments, the authorities hope to tap into their experience and expertise in managing educational institutions. This move is expected to lead to better resource allocation and more efficient management of schools.
The participants at the session were sensitized on the innovations introduced by the reform, including the role of Communities Ecclésiastiques in managing public education establishments. They were encouraged to take ownership of the new management system and work together to improve the quality of education in Lomami. The authorities emphasized the need for collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders.
The new management convention is part of a broader effort to reform the education sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government has been working to improve the quality of education and increase access to education, particularly in rural areas. The involvement of Communities Ecclésiastiques in the management of public education establishments is seen as a key step in this process.
The session at the Shabana Institute marked the beginning of a new era in the management of public education establishments in Lomami. The authorities are optimistic that the new management system will lead to significant improvements in the quality of education and the overall performance of schools in the province. They urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure the success of the new management system.
The handing over of management of public education establishments to Communities Ecclésiastiques is a significant development in the education sector in Lomami. The authorities are confident that this move will lead to better management of schools and improved quality of education. The new management system is expected to be implemented in the coming months, with close monitoring and evaluation to ensure its success.
Key points
- The province of Lomami has initiated the process of handing over management of public education establishments to Communities Ecclésiastiques.
- The new management system aims to modernize school governance, enhance transparency in resource management, and support the implementation of free basic education.
- The involvement of Communities Ecclésiastiques in the management of public education establishments is seen as a key step in the reform of the education sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
