The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide survey to assess how gender policy is understood and implemented across public institutions, marking a new phase in the government’s parity agenda.
Gender, Family and Children Minister Micheline Ombae Kalama announced the initiative Wednesday at the National Police Judo Center in Lingwala, Kinshasa, according to an official statement. The survey is being conducted with support from U.N. Women.
The assessment will evaluate the level of awareness and integration of gender-responsive policies within sectoral ministries and public institutions.
Authorities say the findings will guide reforms aimed at strengthening institutional accountability and translating existing legal frameworks into measurable parity outcomes.
The initiative forms part of a broader governance agenda under President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, whose administration has emphasized women’s empowerment and the promotion of positive masculinity.
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has positioned gender parity as a cross-cutting government priority.
“This analytical process goes beyond reviewing legal texts,” Ombae said. “It aims to transform parity principles into tangible implementation across public administration.”
Congo has adopted legal and policy commitments on gender equality over the past decade, though implementation gaps remain across ministries and state agencies.
The new survey will map institutional structures and identify weaknesses in service delivery and representation.
