VOICED : DRC launches new school of administration to fight corruption

The video discusses the National School of Administration in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting its role in preparing future civil servants through practical learning. It addresses the challenges faced by the Congolese administration, including corruption and lack of resources. The school, supported by international partners, aims to reform the civil service. Personal experiences of working in the government reveal issues of motivation and resource constraints, but also a drive for change among the new generation.

What is the primary focus of the National School of Administration in the DRC?

• Practical case studies

• International relations

• Political science

• Academic theory

Which organizations are supporting the National School of Administration in the DRC?

• USAID and DFID

• France and the African Development Bank

• United Nations and World Bank

• European Union and IMF

What significant issue does Transparency International highlight about the DRC?

• Environmental degradation

• Corruption

• Lack of education

• High levels of poverty

What challenge did the intern at the finance ministry face?

• Political interference

• Excessive bureaucracy

• Lack of resources

• Overstaffing

What is the attitude of the new generation of Congolese towards the civil service?

• Resigned

• Indifferent

• Determined to bring change

• Content with the status quo