POLICY OF PROMOTING LOCAL EXPERTISE:

This book examines the importance of promoting local engineering expertise, focusing on the predominant role of the Institut National du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (INBTP) in training professionals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The author, MPUSIKA MUTUNGU AUDRY-KEITH, a civil engineer specializing in hydraulics and the environment, researcher and teacher at INBTP, where he shares his passion for engineering and the training of the country's young talent, discusses the challenges and opportunities for improving the employability of local graduates. INBTP, as a key institution, is presented as a lever for strengthening technical skills and supporting economic growth in the DRC. An essential reflection for engineering professionals and policy-makers alike, the author shares his vision of how INBTP, as a flagship training institution, can help bridge the technical skills gap, while highlighting practical solutions and opportunities for improvement to foster job creation and support economic growth in the DRC.