Tag: Public sector reform
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DBM Rolls Out Third Tranche of Government Salary Hikes in Philippines
Philippines Implements Third Tranche of Civilian Salary Hikes The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally announced the implementation of the third tranche of the updated salary schedule for civilian government personnel, effective January 1. This move is part of a four-year pay adjustment program designed to raise the salaries of government workers and…
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Interior Minister Assures Fair Recruitment at Ghana Prisons Screening Centre
Governance Under Scrutiny as Recruitment Process is Examined The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process during an inspection of the Prisons Service Training School screening centre in Accra. The visit underscores the government’s focus on integrity and accountability in public sector hiring and…
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Interior Minister Applauds Ghana Prisons Service for Orderly Recruitment Process
Ghana Embarks on a Transparent, Humane Recruitment Era The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has publicly commended the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) for conducting a recruitment screening exercise that many describe as orderly, humane, and transparent. The minister’s remarks underscore a broader push within government circles to reform recruitment practices, reduce chaos, and uphold the rights…
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Nandi County Promises Promotion for 15 Doctors After KMPDU Talks
Long-Overdue Welfare Breakthrough for Nandi’s Doctors The Nandi County Government has announced a major welfare breakthrough for its medical workforce, pledging promotions for 15 doctors after a high-level consultative session with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU). This decision marks a turning point in the long-standing efforts to improve pay, recognition, and…
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Rotational Grazing and Executive Director Appointments: A Policy Push for Sustainable Agriculture and Stronger Public Leadership
Introduction: Linking Agricultural Practice to Public Leadership In the opening weeks of the year, government officials signaled a dual strategy: reforming agricultural practices on the ground through rotational grazing, and reinforcing public sector leadership through strategic executive director (ED) appointments. While these moves operate in different spheres—one rooted in farm-level soil health and pasture management,…
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Rotational Grazing and Executive Director Appointments: Agriculture Reform in Action
A new era in agricultural policy At the start of the year, the Office of the Prime Minister announced a slate of executive director (ED) appointments across key ministries. While the headlines spotlight leadership changes, the deeper story is about policy alignment—particularly in agriculture and land management—where rotational grazing is rising as a focal strategy.…
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Catastrophic MoJ jail lease to cost UK taxpayers £100m
Overview: a costly lease decision A decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas were detected has prompted sharp criticism and raised questions about the value-for-money of public contracts. Parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded that the arrangement is “catastrophic” for the public…
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PH Government Adds 124 Projects to PPP Pipeline Led by Education Sector
Overview: A Stronger PPP Pipeline with Education at the Forefront The Philippine government has expanded its public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline by adding 124 new projects since December 2024, bringing the total to 251 projects valued at P2.81 trillion. The latest update from the PPP Center underscores a strategic shift toward education-led and community-enhancing infrastructure, signaling…
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PMO directs Coal India to list all subsidiaries by 2030 to boost transparency
Overview: A governance push for Coal India The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest state-owned coal producer, to map and publicly list all its subsidiaries by 2030. The move signals a renewed emphasis on governance, transparency, and value realization across the vast corporate structure that underpins India’s coal…
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Pakistan’s Talent Exodus: Doctors, Engineers Flee Amid Turmoil as Leaders Face Mockery
Pakistan’s Talent Exodus: A Nation at a Crossroads Pakistan is witnessing what many experts describe as one of its worst talent exoduses in decades. Thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants have left the country over the past two years, driven by a mix of economic hardship, political instability, and limited professional opportunities. The migration is…