Zim Now Writer
Africa needs to create a vibrant public sector that serves the needs of the people, the African Union Commission has said.
In his opening remarks at 9th Continental Africa Public Service Day celebrations- through Ambassador Fathallah Sijilmass i- Director General of the African Union Commission Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs - stated that Africans can build a public service sector that is fit for purpose, capable of driving Africa's integration Agenda 2063 and serving the needs of the people, as this is essential to support and drive the AfCFTA's objectives.
Similarly, in his keynote address, Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Prof Paul Mavima stressed that it is the public servants that are the engine that make or break the development of the continent, thus the AfCFTA’s success.
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the AU Commission in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe organized the 9th Continental Africa Public Service Day celebrations under the theme “The African Continental Free Trade Area will require a fit for purpose African public administration to succeed”, from 21 to 23 June 2023, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The 3-day celebrations included subject matter expert knowledge sharing, discussions and showcase innovative initiatives that promote professionalism, accountability, responsiveness, and ethics in public service delivery.
Ministers from Algeria, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, and heads of delegations of Ethiopia, Burundi, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Eswatini and Uganda participated in the celebrations.
500 participants from across the continent including civil service personnel and practitioners, experts, members of the diplomatic Corps, African Association of Public Administration management, UN ECA, the academia, private sector representatives, CSOs, and the media attended the event
At the closing ceremony of the APSD 2023, participating member states issued a declaration and announced Ethiopia will host the 10th Edition in Addis Ababa in June 2025. T Winners from organisations that competed in the Public Service Innovation Award Program in 3 categories, namely: the Best Managed Organization Award, the Best Innovation in Service Delivery Award, and the Most Accountable and Transparent Organization Award, were awarded trophies for showcasing best innovation project practices in service delivery received their accolades at a gala dinner.
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