The Guinea government has taken a significant step towards modernizing its public administration by launching the digitalization of organic frameworks and an Occupational Reference Framework. This initiative, led by Minister of Modernization of Administration and Public Service, Faya François Bourouno, aims to transform the country's administrative system. On October 28, 2026, a workshop was held at the Palais du Peuple in Conakry, bringing together high-ranking officials, including ministers, secretaries general, and human resources directors.
The digitalization of organic frameworks and the introduction of the Occupational Reference Framework are crucial components of the government's efforts to create a more efficient administration. The current reference framework, dating back to 1965, is outdated and no longer aligned with contemporary realities. The new framework will enable the government to better manage its human resources, ensuring that employees are assigned to positions that match their skills and competencies.
According to Director General of Public Service, Karamba Guirassy, the previous system was marred by inefficiencies, with the state paying agents who did not exist. He revealed that the introduction of biometric identification has led to the elimination of 64,000 fictitious matricules, resulting in savings of 643 billion between 2024 and 2026. The government's efforts to modernize the administration have already yielded significant results, with a reduction in the number of fictitious agents and improved management of public finances.
Minister Faya François Bourouno emphasized the importance of this reform in achieving the government's strategic objectives, as outlined in the Simandou 2040 vision. He highlighted that the exploitation of natural resources will only make sense if accompanied by a strong and efficient administration. The minister stressed that the refoundation of the administration is not a parallel project to the Simandou program but a essential condition for its success.
The new Occupational Reference Framework will serve as a common language for human resources management, enabling the government to better manage its employees and ensure that they are assigned to positions that match their skills and competencies. The framework will also facilitate the evaluation of employee performance, which will become a key aspect of the government's management of the public administration.
As part of the reform, the government plans to launch a performance evaluation system for agents, which will be implemented starting next year. Ministers will be required to assign performance contracts to their secretaries general, and a chain of responsibility will be established at all levels. This new approach is expected to bring about a change in paradigm, shifting from a management of agents to a management of jobs and competencies.
The government has also announced plans to create a National School of Administration and other sectoral training centers, which will be fed by the reform of the public administration. Minister Faya François Bourouno called on public servants to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities, emphasizing that a job description is not just a document but a commitment to serve the state.
Key points
- The Guinea government has launched a major reform of its public administration, aiming to create a more efficient and effective system.
- The digitalization of organic frameworks and the introduction of an Occupational Reference Framework are key components of the reform.
- The government plans to implement a performance evaluation system for agents, which will be a key aspect of its management of the public administration.
