The Congolese National Institute for Professional Preparation (INPP) and mining company CHEMAF have signed a partnership agreement to train 100 artisanal miners in Haut-Katanga province. The agreement was signed in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga province in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This partnership aims to strengthen the professional skills of artisanal miners in the region.
The partnership was formalized through a protocol agreement between INPP-Haut-Katanga and CHEMAF. Sublime Kena Kyenge, under-director of INPP Haut-Katanga, represented the provincial director Joël Mokomba Mata during the signing ceremony. Kyenge expressed her satisfaction with the collaboration, stating that it marks a first in the kind of partnership with CHEMAF and is expected to be a success.
The agreement was reached after several exchanges between INPP-Haut-Katanga and CHEMAF, focused on preparing and concretizing the training project for 100 artisanal miners. The CHEMAF delegation, led by its Secretary General, Ghislain Yumba, was received by Kyenge, who welcomed the outcome of the collaboration between the two institutions.
CHEMAF's Secretary General, Ghislain Yumba, expressed gratitude to INPP and welcomed the discussions that led to the agreement. He stated that the signing of the contract marks the concretization of the collaboration between the two institutions around this project. Yumba emphasized that CHEMAF is thankful to INPP for the successful partnership.
The training program aims to equip artisanal miners with the necessary skills to operate safely and efficiently in the mining sector. The partnership between INPP and CHEMAF is expected to contribute to the development of the mining industry in Haut-Katanga province. The program is set to benefit 100 artisanal miners, who will receive training and capacity-building support.
The INPP-Haut-Katanga and CHEMAF partnership reflects a collaborative effort to promote sustainable and responsible mining practices in the region. The program is also expected to enhance the livelihoods of artisanal miners and their communities. Further details about the training program, including its duration and specific curriculum, have not been disclosed.
The partnership between INPP and CHEMAF has been hailed as a positive step towards promoting skills development and sustainable mining practices in Haut-Katanga province. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on the mining sector in the region and contribute to the economic development of the province.
Key points
- - The INPP and CHEMAF partnership aims to train 100 artisanal miners in Haut-Katanga province. - The training program seeks to strengthen the professional skills of artisanal miners in the region. - The partnership promotes sustainable and responsible mining practices in the region.
