The Court of Accounts in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to organize training sessions in artificial intelligence for its magistrates, administrative and technical staff in the near future. This was revealed by Jimmy Munganga Ngwaka, the First President of the Court, during the opening of a workshop aimed at capacity building for the court's registrars and administrative and technical staff. The training is scheduled to take place from September 7 to 11, 2026.
The training session, which brings together 27 agents from the Court of Accounts, is a result of the partnership between the Court of Accounts of the DRC, the INTOSAI Development Initiative, CREFIAF, NORAD, and the Court of Accounts of France. This partnership was established through a cooperation agreement for 2026-2028 under the African Regional Initiative for Strengthening the Effectiveness of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARISE). The goal of this initiative is to strengthen the competencies of the agents, improve working methods, and contribute to better efficiency in the functioning of the financial jurisdiction.
According to Munganga Ngwaka, the registrar's office plays a crucial role in the functioning of the institution and should not be viewed as a simple administrative service responsible for keeping files. He emphasized that the registrar's office is an essential link in the judicial chain, particularly in the reception, registration, conservation, and circulation of acts and files. The registrar's office is also responsible for monitoring procedures and deadlines, authenticating judicial acts, and preserving the institutional memory.
Munganga Ngwaka highlighted that the quality of work done by registrars has a direct impact on the regularity, speed, and legal security of procedures before the Court. Therefore, strengthening their capacities is an important lever for improving the credibility and effectiveness of the institution. The participants have already benefited from training on general knowledge of their function and an immersion course at the Court of Accounts of Senegal.
The presence of an expert from the Court of Accounts of France will enable participants to benefit from experiences and practices developed in other financial jurisdictions. Munganga Ngwaka explained that the shared experiences will be confronted with the legal framework, organization, and realities of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of the practical applications of artificial intelligence in the context of the DRC.
The training session aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively utilize artificial intelligence in their work. This will enable the Court of Accounts to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in its operations. The Court also plans to strengthen its digital transformation, which will enhance its overall performance.
The initiative to train magistrates in artificial intelligence is a significant step towards modernizing the Court of Accounts and enhancing its capabilities. The training session is expected to have a positive impact on the court's operations and contribute to the development of the country's financial jurisdiction. The Court of Accounts is committed to improving its services and ensuring that it is equipped to effectively carry out its mandate.
Key points
- The Democratic Republic of Congo's Court of Accounts plans to train its magistrates, administrative and technical staff in artificial intelligence to enhance their skills and efficiency.
- The training session is a result of a partnership between the Court of Accounts and several international organizations.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the competencies of the agents, improve working methods, and contribute to better efficiency in the functioning of the financial jurisdiction.
