The 9th United Nations Summit on Governance Innovation, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together international experts and personalities to discuss the future of the public sector. Gabon's Minister of Public Service and Capacity Building, Laurence Ndong, participated in the summit, presenting the country's advancements in transforming its administration. The summit's theme, "Building the Public Sector of Tomorrow: Strategies, Capacities, and Conditions for Transformation," aligns with Gabon's efforts to reform its public sector.
Minister Ndong highlighted Gabon's strategy for public sector transformation, which focuses on three main axes: "Repair, Refound, and Pilot." This strategy, initiated by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, prioritizes human capital and aims to modernize the country's administration. The minister showcased the progress made so far, including the regularization of 75,000 administrative situations in just nine months. This achievement demonstrates the government's commitment to reforming the public sector.
The ongoing reform process in Gabon involves revising the general statutes of the Public Service, which will introduce competitive recruitment and merit-based promotion. The modernization of human resource management is also underway, with the deployment of the Integrated Human Resource Management System (SIGRH) and the Interministerial Repository of Gabonese State Professions (RIMEG). These initiatives aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector.
Minister Ndong emphasized the importance of revaluing public sector employees, who are essential actors in national development. She stressed that the administration of tomorrow cannot be built without considering the agents of today's administration. This statement reflects the government's focus on prioritizing the well-being and development of its public sector employees.
The UN summit provided a platform for countries to share their experiences and best practices in public sector transformation. Gabon's participation in the summit demonstrates its commitment to international cooperation and its willingness to learn from other countries' experiences. The summit's discussions likely influenced the development of Gabon's public sector reform strategy.
The transformation of Gabon's administration is part of President Oligui Nguema's broader project for the country, which prioritizes human capital and aims to drive national development. The public sector reform strategy is a key component of this project, and its success will be crucial in achieving the country's development goals.
The outcomes of the UN summit and Gabon's participation in it are expected to contribute to the country's ongoing efforts to modernize its public sector. The government's commitment to reforming the public sector and prioritizing human capital is likely to have a positive impact on Gabon's development trajectory.
Key points
- Gabon's Minister of Public Service and Capacity Building presents country's progress at UN summit
- Gabon's public sector transformation strategy focuses on three main axes: "Repair, Refound, and Pilot"
- The country's reform process involves revising the general statutes of the Public Service and modernizing human resource management
