The Secretary General of the Université de Kinshasa, Félicité Langwana, has made a strong case for accelerating the digital transformation of public administration in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a workshop held at the university, Langwana emphasized the need for an effective acceleration of this transformation through the establishment of integrated, interconnected, and interoperable systems. These systems would facilitate the circulation of information, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and enhance transparency in public management.
Langwana, representing the Rector of the Université de Kinshasa, highlighted the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and improving connectivity to bridge the digital divide. The digital divide remains a significant challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with limited access to technology in many areas. Langwana stressed that access to technology should not be a privilege reserved for major cities or specific groups of people.
Furthermore, Langwana advocated for the creation of a legal and institutional environment adapted to technological changes. This includes protection of personal data, cybersecurity, regulation of digital platforms, secure electronic transactions, and protection of intellectual property. The Université de Kinshasa is committed to leveraging its scientific and intellectual potential to support public policies on digital transformation.
The university's Rector has a vision for the institution to be a solution provider, and Langwana reiterated this vision. To achieve this, she emphasized the need for operational institutional and interuniversity cooperation. The challenges of digital transformation require continuous collaboration between public authorities, universities, the private sector, technical and financial partners, and professional organizations.
Langwana expressed her hope that the discussions from the workshop would lead to concrete commitments, including programs, pilot projects, and monitoring mechanisms with clearly defined institutional responsibilities. She believes that digital development is a long-term project requiring vision, political will, investments, technical skills, and continuous action.
The representative of the Rector also called for enhanced dialogue between the academic world, public institutions, and actors in the national digital system. This dialogue is crucial for the successful implementation of digital transformation policies. Langwana concluded by expressing gratitude to the partner institutions, experts, professors, researchers, engineers, and participants who contributed to the success of the workshop.
The workshop, which was organized by the Université de Kinshasa, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the concept of "Campus à distance" and the future of digital education. The event demonstrated the university's commitment to innovation and its role in shaping the future of education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Key points
- The Université de Kinshasa is pushing for the acceleration of digital transformation in public administration.
- The institution emphasizes the need for strengthened digital infrastructure and improved connectivity.
- The university is committed to supporting public policies on digital transformation through its scientific and intellectual potential.
