Electricity management in the DRC falls short of international and neighbouring-country standards. There is no nationwide grid, management of vast resources is chaotic, and installed capacity cannot meet household, service and industrial needs.

The emergence of communication technologies and social networks worldwide, in Africa and in Congo has brought changes to many areas of life. These changes are particularly visible in sociability, understood in sociology as the relationships individuals maintain with others and their ability to live in society.

Industrial development and population growth increase freshwater use and wastewater volumes. Developing countries must meet rising demand while treating wastewater whose discharge threatens the environment and public health.

Global economic growth, population growth and industrial expansion have increased demand for minerals and metals, benefiting producing countries and encouraging mining development.

This presentation focuses on new technologies for mineral concentration or beneficiation. Traditional techniques have clearly defined particle-size ranges of application, depending on particle size, physical and chemical properties, and other factors.

Urban development strategies for a smart city:
Challenges and prospects for the DRC.
This was the topic addressed by engineer Musandji Fuamba, PhD,
Full Professor at Polytechnique Montréal, Canada.

Problématique de la rentabilité de l’exploitation minière en RDC, face aux nouvelles technologies : Analyse critique de la chaîne d’extraction des gisements cuprocobaltifères (du minerai brut au métal)

Thème développé par le Professeur MAGUIRAGA Madiassa de l’université de Kinshasa

L’excellence au service du bien commun : les actions éducatives et universitaires du GRAHN en Haiti thème développé par le Professeur SAMUEL Pierre de l’université de Montréal.