Gabon's Minister of Public Service and Capacity Building, Laurence Ndong, participated in the launch of the UN Summit on Innovation in Governance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. The summit brought together several heads of state and other dignitaries to discuss the construction of more effective and inclusive public institutions. The minister emphasized that this endeavor aligns with the development vision of Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
The summit's opening session invited participants to reflect on building public institutions capable of anticipating economic, social, and technological changes. Minister Ndong stated that institutions must be adapted to the current context and aligned with the vision of sustainable development for their nations. She presented the reforms undertaken in Gabon to modernize the public administration, focusing on the program of governance outlined by the head of state.
The reforms in Gabon include revising the General Statute of the Public Service and the General Statute of Civil Servants, consolidating the Interministerial Directory of State Professions, and implementing an integrated human resource management system. Additionally, the reforms aim to enhance the competencies of public agents, promote meritocracy, and develop performance evaluation tools. The goal is to shift the administration's focus from means to results.
The two-day summit, co-organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Azerbaijani agency ASAN Xidmət, brings together nearly 200 participants from over 70 countries to discuss the challenges of transforming and modernizing public institutions. The event aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices in governance innovation.
The summit's discussions will focus on strategies for building more effective, inclusive, and responsive public institutions. Participants will explore ways to harness innovation and technology to enhance public services and promote sustainable development. The event also seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among countries to address common governance challenges.
Minister Ndong's participation in the summit underscores Gabon's commitment to modernizing its public administration and enhancing its governance. The country's reforms in the public service sector aim to improve the quality of services provided to citizens and promote sustainable development. The minister's presentation at the summit highlights Gabon's efforts to align its institutions with international best practices in governance.
Key points
- The summit brings together nearly 200 participants from over 70 countries to discuss governance innovation.
- Gabon's Minister of Public Service and Capacity Building, Laurence Ndong, presents the country's reforms to modernize its public administration.
- The event aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices in governance innovation.
