Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba,  Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, has called for a national dialogue to reassess the public sector recruitment process. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on February 24, Akanvariba emphasized the need for a comprehensive review to enhance efficiency, merit-based hiring, and transparency within government institutions.

Akanvariba outlined her vision for transforming public sector operations, focusing on capacity building, institutional strengthening, and the use of technology to combat corruption. She identified the current recruitment system as a major obstacle to improving service delivery and governance, stressing that inefficiencies in the process hinder national development.

“The public sector is the backbone of national development, and the way we recruit into it must reflect fairness and transparency,” she said. Akanvariba advocated for a national dialogue to ensure recruitment aligns with meritocracy and best practices, underscoring that reforming the hiring process is essential for improving public sector performance.

In addition to recruitment reform, the nominee highlighted the importance of leveraging technology to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies. She pointed to digitization as a key strategy in addressing corruption and curbing human interference in administrative processes, particularly within the country’s vast network of government agencies.

“Public sector reform goes beyond local service; it’s about optimizing how all public institutions operate,” she said. “By incorporating technology, we can tackle both inefficiency and corruption.”

Madam Akanvariba’s proposals signal a critical step toward reforming Ghana’s public sector, a sector she believes is integral to the country’s long-term development.

Source:TheDotNews