The Impact of the LMD Educational System on Employment in the DRC Through Text Data Analysis

This chapter examines the impact of the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorate) educational system on employment in the Democratic Republic of Congo through text data analysis of Google news headlines and survey results. The methodology employs sentiment analysis and topic modeling, revealing predominantly neutral sentiments toward the reform and identifying ten key themes. Analysis shows doctoral students report higher satisfaction than others, while employers view graduates as adequately prepared but with improvement opportunities. The research finds correlations between teacher preparation and student satisfaction, and between internships and employability. Despite progress in standardization, challenges persist in infrastructure, resources, and market alignment. The authors recommend enhancing faculty development, strengthening industry partnerships, improving student services, expanding practical learning, and implementing better communication to improve the LMD system's effectiveness in the DRC.