Guinea's Minister of Public Administration Modernization and Civil Service, Faya François Bourouno, has been on a diplomatic mission to promote the country's administrative reforms and strengthen partnerships with international institutions. The mission took him to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Baku, Azerbaijan, where he engaged with various stakeholders, including HEC Montréal and the United Nations. The primary objective of the mission was to enhance the skills of public agents, share experiences with other countries, and promote Guinea's reforms aimed at modernizing its administration.
On November 2, 2026, in Abidjan, Minister Bourouno met with officials from HEC Montréal on the sidelines of the Forum des leaders organized by the institution. The Guinean delegation presented the country's progress in reforming the civil service, including the Fichier unique de gestion administrative et de la solde (FUGAS) and the Référentiel des métiers et des compétences. These tools aim to improve the management of state human resources and better adapt agent profiles to administrative needs. HEC Montréal expressed interest in partnering with Guinea's Direction générale de la Fonction publique and École nationale d’administration to identify training needs, enhance public agent capacities, and develop Guinean trainers.
Three days later, on November 5, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Minister Bourouno participated in a ministerial panel titled "The Future of Governance: Vision, Mission, and Transformation" at the United Nations Summit on Innovation in Governance. He presented Guinea's vision for state transformation, focusing on the Simandou 2040 program, which comprises 122 megaprojects and 36 strategic reforms. The program aims to make economic growth a sustainable lever for improving living conditions through more accessible and citizen-centric public services.
During the summit, Minister Bourouno also discussed several reforms aimed at improving public administration, valorizing state human capital, and enhancing service quality. These initiatives include the Guichet unique des services publics (GUSP), the Répertoire national des emplois et des compétences, and the Baromètre national des services publics. The minister highlighted the importance of these reforms in achieving Guinea's development goals.
In addition to his participation in the summit, Minister Bourouno met with his Gabonese counterpart, Laurence Ndong, Minister of Public Service and Capacity Building. They discussed their countries' experiences in public administration reform and modernization. The two ministers expressed their willingness to pursue technical exchanges and strengthen cooperation, with a proposed working visit to Guinea to deepen collaboration.
The Guinean minister's mission has showcased the country's administrative reforms and opened up prospects for cooperation with international training institutions and partner administrations. The goal is to contribute to building a civil service based on competence, innovation, performance, and continuous improvement of services rendered to citizens. This effort aligns with Guinea's broader development objectives.
Through these diplomatic engagements, Guinea aims to leverage international partnerships to enhance its public administration and improve service delivery. The country's commitment to reforming its civil service and modernizing its administration has garnered attention from international institutions, paving the way for future collaborations.
Key points
- Minister Bourouno's diplomatic mission promoted Guinea's administrative reforms and strengthened partnerships with international institutions.
- The Guinean government aims to build a civil service based on competence, innovation, and performance.
- The Simandou 2040 program is a key component of Guinea's state transformation vision.
