DRC natural resources press review of Thursday, September 5, 2013

The Potentiel newspaper reports that the experts Mines validated yesterday Wednesday, September 4 , the audit report of the institutional and organizational framework for the mining sector. A report that , according to the minister, will bring a new wind in the management of human resources of the Ministry of Mines and specialized services. The newspaper notes that the workshop to validate the report of the audit of the institutional and organizational framework for the mining sector organized by the Project to support good governance in the mining sector ( PROMINES ) were closed on Wednesday September 4 , with a note of satisfaction.On the same information, Radio Okapi reports back on the international auditing firm Price Waterhouse Coopers who noted : lack of relevant qualifications of staff , inadequate supply of technical training , the average staff to retirement age and low wages are so many ills plaguing the mining sector in the DRC. The audit by Price Waterhouse Coopers , the radio said , focused on the review of the current organization of the management of the mining sector. The firm has made ​​a diagnosis on the functioning of public services mines . Its mission also was to prepare a model of financial and human resources that improves the sustainability of public sector institutions and establish an action plan budgeted management . These actions are expected to improve the relationship between institutions and industry partners. According to the radio , for Martin Kabwelulu , Minister of Mines , should develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the recovery of the sector .In another note, the Kinshasa edition of the Dépêches de Brazzaville newspaper reports that experts discuss the Congo River. According to the newspaper , this international meeting is twofold , namely, training and exchange of knowledge in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology . It is about creating connections between the Congolese researchers on both sides of the Congo River and those of laboratories around the world , for a better understanding of water in general and the Congo River in particular. The conference began September 3, 2013 in Brazzaville.The same media reports of obstacles to the realization of Inga III project. According to the newspaper , Inga III , a production capacity of 4800 megawatts , up to the DRC significant challenges. Major concerns include the budget- cost , size and stirred the political landscape of the DRC. The first obstacle is related to the estimated $ 15 billion funding. The project includes , among others, the installation of the turbines and the construction of power lines. All within a period of six years after the laying of the foundation stone in 2015. Despite ongoing reforms , the DRC still has the image of a country that does not guarantee investment security . Transmission lines to pass through neighboring countries, it was noted the risk of forfeiture, tax rates high or just maintenance . The low purchasing power of the population is , moreover, fear is difficult for consumers to meet their electricity bills.