School inspectors meet in Kinshasa to boost digitalization of oversight

School inspectors from across the Democratic Republic of Congo are gathered in Kinshasa for a week-long session to evaluate their performance and chart a course for the future of educational oversight. The meeting, running from August 18 to 24, focuses on digitalizing the inspection process and setting strategic priorities for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The gathering brings together the entire inspection corps, including the Inspector General and provincial chief inspectors. Participants are tasked with reviewing the past academic year's achievements, identifying key actions for the upcoming year, and harmonizing their work tools. Discussions are centered on the evaluation of national exams and their digitalization, pedagogical support and control, and the recruitment and capacity building of inspectors.

A significant emphasis is placed on enhancing inspectors' skills in digital technologies, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and learning assessment. The ultimate goal is to produce an operational roadmap for the 2026-2027 academic year, outlining specific actions and assigning responsibility for their implementation.

Opening the session, Minister of National Education Raïssa Malu commended the General Inspectorate of Education for its efforts. She acknowledged advancements in collecting, processing, and publishing school results, encouraging inspectors to persist with this transformation. The minister stressed the importance of adapting to new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of school inspections nationwide.