Fiji will continue to share its experiences in civil service reforms with other Pacific island countries this week at the Pacific Public Service Commissioners’ Conference (PPSCC) in Apia, Samoa from September 25-27.
Public Service Commission (PSC) permanent secretary Mr Parmesh Chand said Fiji has also been identified as one of the countries to report on its significant reform approaches in areas of Workforce Capability and Training.
“Fiji is expected to showcase its current reform activities and strategies towards selected key governance areas pertaining to the Conference theme. We will share our experiences with our fellow neighbouring countries and also hear and learn from their experiences.
“As a result, we will be enriched with new ideas and change initiatives for improved delivery of services to ordinary members of the public,” Mr Chand said.
The theme for this year’s Conference is “Public Service role in Social, Economic, Cultural and Institutional change within the Pacific.” Mr Chand said that speakers will present on the theme of the conference and member countries will have the opportunity to reflect the same in their country reports.
Mr Chand added that he would be providing an overview report on the Pacific Public Service Excellence Award (PPSEA) working group.
Fiji was chosen as Chair of the PPSEA at the 10th PPSCC conference held in Majuro, Marshall Islands in August last year. Other members of the working group include Public Service Commissioners from Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa, Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands and Vanuatu.
The basis of Fiji’s selection was largely in view of our proven track records and experience in running a service excellence programme for our own public service.
The PSC has since been working closely with the Secretariat of the Conference and other members of the Working Group in putting together a framework for recognizing excellence in public service delivery in the Region.
Mr Chand and Commission member, Dr Akanisi Kedrayate will be attending the Conference in Samoa.
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