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Launching at the British Embassy
British Congolese Business Group (BCBG) is this new chamber of commerce for the promotion of ethical Congolese-British business. Its launch took place on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Kinshasa, during a meeting organized in collaboration with Ambassador John Murton.
« We are a platform that brings together British and Congolese investors and/or economic operators interested in working together ethically for ethical development. We will exchange, meet with institutions because we believe that BCBG must establish the appropriate framework for its members (companies) to prosper and actively participate in the development of the DRC. », said President Marie-Chantal Kaninda.
Boosting trade
BCBG aims to strengthen business links between Congolese and British economic operators, to intensify trade and partnerships between companies from the two countries and to promote the sharing of Congolese-British business opportunities.
If Brexit makes the United Kingdom autonomous from the European Union, it turns out to be an opportunity to be seized by African countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to Marie Chantal Kaninda, the Congolese private sector is positioning itself and launching itself by breaking down certain barriers, including that of language, to envisage, with its British counterpart, a win-win partnership..
In this perspective, the challenge for the DRC consists, according to Ambassador John Murton, in improving governance and further cleaning up the business climate. This has the advantage of reassuring British investors who, until recently, expressed concerns.
Insurance-promoting reforms
The business environment in the Democratic Republic of Congo is undergoing major reforms, the first results of which bring hope and reassurance not only to Congolese economic operators but also to foreigners.
« It is possible to do business properly and have the support of the DRC in all areas. Beyond certain measures already in place, we have developed, at the level of the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI), a series of tools including the one called the Investor’s Journey. It gives clear indications on what an investor should normally do to undertake», reassured the general director of ANAPI, Anthony Nkinzo.Among these reforms, he cited that of the Creation of Companies, a considerable step forward whose process was supported in particular by Essor and DFID. Then, that of the reform on Cross-border Trade with the establishment of GUICE supported by France. Through this platform, the time and costs of services are beginning to be reduced.
The other incentive measure concerns taxation, of which the income tax (IBP) has seen a reduction from 40% to 30% in five years. According to Anthony Nkinzo, e-declarations have started since last year and the DRC is moving towards e-payments. This is in order to reduce human contact and accelerate the flow of activities..
The UK is the world's fifth largest economy, providing 0.7% of its $2.85 trillion GDP in bilateral and multilateral development assistance. It is the second largest stock of major investors in the world.Various Past Events
B.C.B.G-BRITISH EMBASSY BOARD MEETING
at the Residence on 23.12.2020
Web Conference virtuelle Avril 2020
TOPIC : CLIMAT DES AFFAIRES EN RDC
MODERATEURS :
PRICE WATERHOUSE
Ghislaine DJAPOUOP
Dahlia TSIMBOMBO
GUESTS :
- Présidence de la République (Cellule climat des affaires)
- Ministère de Commerce
- Ministère de l’Economie
- Ministère de l’Energie
- Autorité de Régulation de l’Electricité (A.R.E)
- ANAPI
Panelistes
Madame Emily Maltman
Ambassadeur du Royaume Uni en République Démocratique du Congo
Madame Marie Ndjeka Opombo Ambassadeur de la République Démocratique du Congo au Royaume Uni.
Marie-Chantal Kaninda Présidente du Conseil d’Administration de GLENCORE.
Lord
Popat, Représentant du Premier Ministre du Royaume Uni pour la RDC en charge du developpement.
UK Africa Investment Summit in London 19 Janvier 2024
Échanges à bâtons rompus entre Leurs
Excellences Messieurs les Ministres, membres de
la délégation, et la diaspora congolaise.
19.01.20 | Du 19 au 21 janvier
B.C.B.G Board Meeting at ROTANA.
Participants :
Presidente Marie Chantal Kaninda
Ex-Directeur: Zahid Mir
Rawbank : Laurence Feza
Standard Bank : Marie Gabrielle Opese
Price WaterHouse : Ghislaine Djououp
Africell : Milad Khairallah – Anaiah Beya
Recodi : Paluku Kavula
Inaugurale de S.E. Mr le Président Felix Antoine TSHISEKEDI LE 31 Janvier 2024
Honorable Ministre de la Communication
S.E. PATRICK MUYAYA
Le Représentant du Premier Ministre Britannique pour la Région des Grands Lacs
S.E LORD POPAT
S.E Ambassadeur Britannique en RDC
Ambassadeur ALYSON KING
S.E Ambassadeur à ABU ²DHABI
Ambassadeur MARIE D'JEKA
FORUM ECONOMIQUE /UK-RDC 10 AVRIL 2024
MINING WEEK LUBUMBASHI 13/06/2024 AU 15/06/2024
Déjeuner d’Affaires BRITISH EMBASSY – Partenaires B.C.B.G.
Exposition des Partenaires
MINING WEEK LUBUMBASHI 13/04/2024 AU 15/04/2024
Visite des Mines de GLENCORE
