Nicole Sulu, the founder of Makutano, is convinced that Africa’s time has come. Clearly to diversify its economy, make it more resilient and establish the African emergence. She made this statement during the solemn opening ceremony of this world-class economic forum on 6 September 2019 at the Pullman Hotel Kinshasa.
He added: « Our Africa can no longer be perceived as a mere market for others. It is high time for it to diversify and enhance its value in order to play a major role on a global scale. And it seems obvious that this will not happen without DR Congo given its potential and geostrategic location in the heart of the continent, » she said.
In her remarks, Nicole Sulu welcomed the presence of five African heads of state who responded to the call of the Makutano business network to interact with the private sector.
« These five presidents with us, for this fifth edition of the Makutano, embodies this Africa that has already changed its paradigm. Their mere presence clearly shows that the link between the people and the summit of the state already exists, » she said.
If five years earlier no one could have imagined that five heads of state would respond to the Makutano’s invitation, this Business Network, which is joining forces with other business clubs on the continent, is also positioning itself as a platform for management and exchange on the causes of the fragility of the economic and social system.
Nicole Sulu added: « It is a force of proposals with the aim of appropriating individually and collectively the reindeer of our economy owned by others. We promote a constructive and proactive dialogue free of cumbersome protocols between public decision-makers and the private sector in order to initiate a virtuous circle that benefits everyone and has a positive impact on the national economic fabric. »
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Innovation should be at the heart of Congolese and African society to get out of the slump. It will undoubtedly give new challenges and competitive growth. Innovation will lead to behavioural change. To facilitate the flow of capital across the country. To awaken entire sectors of the economy.
Sharing the vision of the Head of State, the Makutano Business Network questions the sequences to be put into practice for the inclusive development of Congo in the next 30 or 40 years.
On what type of industry will the country base its development? And how will he have done it? How will Congo position itself in the face of the challenges of ecological transition and the fight against global warming at a time when most countries in the world are abandoning fossil fuels for renewable energies? The demographic crisis is emerging in the country, how will it be resolved? The situation of young people is a concern, what plan will be put in place so that we no longer talk about a sacrificed generation? How can we imagine the cities of tomorrow? What about artificial intelligence?
Faced with this questioning, Nicole Sulu invited the Congolese Head of State to question the notions of competitiveness and growth and to say what, in his opinion, are the competitive advantages of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a few decades’ time compared to African and world countries.
« Where will Congo be in 20 years? Will the giant from Central Africa have woken up for good? If so, how and with what human and financial resources? And what roadmap is she proposing today to achieve the goal?« , she insisted.
While the people expect solutions to these concerns, the partnership between the state and the private sector is more than beneficial.
Emilie MBOYO
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