Jean Jacques Kayembe Mufwankolo

Mr. Jean Jacques Kayembe Mufwankolo is a Senior Leader in natural resource governance and public financial management, with over 26 years of experience driving policy reforms, institutional strengthening, and revenue optimization across the extractive sector. With a background in metallurgical civil engineering, he brings a unique combination of technical depth and strategic policy expertise, enabling him to operate effectively at the intersection of industry, government, and international development.

As National Coordinator of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a member of the EITI International Board, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing global standards on transparency and accountability in the extractive industries. He has been instrumental in positioning the DRC as a key reform actor, promoting systematic disclosure, strengthening multi-stakeholder governance frameworks, and enhancing oversight of extractive revenue flows.

He has led high-impact, donor-funded programs, including those supported by Agence Française de Développement, delivering transformative reforms across public revenue systems and institutional architectures. His work has contributed to improving fiscal governance, reinforcing state capacity, and embedding results-based management practices within public institutions.

Recognized for his strategic leadership and convening power, Mr. Kayembe Mufwankolo has a proven track record in navigating complex political economy environments, facilitating high-level dialogue among governments, industry leaders, and civil society, and driving consensus on sensitive reform agendas. He is particularly valued for his ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable policy solutions that advance sustainable, transparent, and inclusive management of natural resources.