Congolese Committee on Large Dams

Our priority is to advance expertise in dam design, construction and operation, hydrology, hydraulics, the environment, regulation, and the protection of communities around dams from all kinds of nuisance.

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CCGB : Presentation and vision

Presentation

The Comité Congolais des Grands Barrages is a technical-scientific association representing the DRC within the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).

Our goal

Its aim is to promote the construction, monitoring and maintenance of large dams in compliance with international standards.

Our Activities: Promoting Excellence
in Dam Engineering.

The Congolese Committee for Large Dams (CCGB) has launched a number of initiatives
to strengthen local expertise and ensure the safety of water infrastructures
and promote knowledge sharing.
Some of our activities:

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Best practices

Raise awareness and provide training on best practices in dam engineering.
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Development of a mining park register...

Development of a register of tailings management facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo Monitor the status of tailings management facilities in the DRC and collect information in a register.
3

Guideline development

Development of guidelines for the safe and responsible management of tailings management facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Based on the Mining Regulations, develop guidelines that show how to comply with the regulations regulations on tailings management while respecting good and safety practices.

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Some key figures
on our conferences and training courses

Since the creation of our committee in the Democratic Republic of Congo
we are currently registering :

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Documents

What people
about our committee

A few testimonials from
on the work and activities of our committee

"It was a pleasure for me to take part in this this conference. Today, through the various interventions, we can see the importance, the relevance and even the usefulness of having this Committee in our country and its impact on the whole territory as well as in various economic sectors. economic sectors""

Modeste KAMANDA, TSF Construction Manager, Glencore Copper Africa

"I'm delighted to see the CCGB taking its first steps towards leading the country towards good governance of dams in the Democratic Republic of Congo and standardization in the design and construction of those to come. My wish is to see scientists and engineers from all disciplines join the committee and take ownership of its actions."

Ke Lutumba, TSF Site Engineer Tenke Fungurume Mining

"I'm delighted not only to see the progress being made in our country towards the establishment of this committee, which will have a major impact at national level in promoting good practice in the management of tailings and hydroelectric dams, but also to be part of this select group actively working on it. I am proud that the DRC, through this committee, has joined the noble struggle waged by several IGBC member countries to play an active role at national level in the safe, socially equitable and environmentally responsible management of these facilities. Although we are only at the beginning of this journey, it is now certain that the DRC will no longer remain on the sidelines of international advances in this field, and contributing to this collective effort is a real honor for me."

Ariane Bakwene - TSF Superintendent MMG Kinsevere

"The Comité Congolais des Grands Bassins (CCGB) is a structure bringing together Congolese experts and practitioners in the field of large dams, keen to do better. For me, the advent of the CCGB, especially in greater Katanga, is comparable to a large piece of the puzzle that was missing and that we've just found. Finally, it's about time these experts and practitioners got together, as they have in other countries, to reflect regularly on the management of the Congo's major dams. These dams, and in particular the TSFs (Tailings Storage Facilities), are critical infrastructures that need to be managed by a specialized structure. I wish the CCGB every success in achieving its objectives.

Eric Irung, Environment and Ecology Expert - Project BGR RDC

Frequently asked questions
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Here we reveal
frequently asked questions.

What is the CCGB?

Visit Congolese Committee for Large Dams (CCGB) is a technical-scientific association promoting dam safety, design and management in the DRC.
Who can become a CCGB member?

CCGB membership is open to any professional or organization in the dams, hydraulic engineering or scientific research sectors.
How can I access CCGB technical documents?

Public documents are available on our website. Validated members have access to exclusive resources via the member's area.
Does CCGB organize training courses?

Yes, we regularly offer training courses, seminars and conferences to enhance the skills of industry experts.
How to contact CCGB

You can reach us via our website, by email or by visiting our offices in Kinshasa. All contact details are available on the "Contact" page.

The latest news

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on November 7, 2025 at 8:37 am
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Newsletter 16
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