Outline of the SPCPSR Chairman’s speech formalizing the partnership between Public Service Commission and Specail Parrliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform
1. Acknowledgement of the Partnership
- It is with great Honor that I am before you to day to fomalise this significant partnership between the Public Service Commission(PSC) and the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery(SPCPSR).
- This MOU represents a historic first step forward in strengthening our public service institutions and ensuring that we work together to build a better, more efficient public sector for the people of our nation.
2. Purpose of the MOU
- The purpose of this agreement is to establish a collaborative partnership that will drive meaningful institutional transformation within the public sector.
- By aligning the roles and functions of the PSC, we aim to bring about a more streamlined, effective and transparent public service system
3. Vision for Transformation
- The goal and vision of this partnership is to transform the Public Service Commission into a new forward looking institution that better services the needs of the people.
- We envisage a public sector that is more accountable, responsive, and capable will deliver the goods and services that our citizens rightfully expect and deserve.
4. Commitment to Reform
- The signing of this MOU is a firm commitment to reforming and modernizing the public service to ensure it is equipped to meet the challenges of today and the future
- We are committed to ensuring that our public service workforce is well-training, professional, and motivated to deliver exceptional service to the people of Papua New Guinea.
5. Collaboration and Mutual Support
- This collaboration is not just about institutional changes, but also about building mutual trust, respect, and support between our two entities of government (the Constitutional Body and the Parliamentary Committee) on Public Sector Reform.
- It is about pooling our resources, expertise, and insights to create a public sector system that reflects the highest standards of excellences.
6. Benefits to the Public Sector
- This partnership will ensure we are taking steps towards improving public sector service delivery, enhancing the quality of services , and promoting good governance
- By working closely together, we will also ensure that the public sector is reformed to attract and retain the best indigenous talent, and that we continually raise the standards of service delivery across the country.
7. Gratitude and Acknowledgements
- I would like to express my gratitude to the Chairman and the entire Public Service Commission staff for their commitment to this important collaboration and partnership in ensuring that this outstanding reform agenda is finally walking the talk.
- I also acknowledge the dedication of the SPCPS for their tireless work in ensuring focus on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery important and key agendas of government.
8. Call to Action
- Today marks almost 12 years since the call for a hard look at reforming DPM and PSC by the Alotau Accord 1 & 1 Platform Action
- The Committee’s 3 year plan to step in to broker a way forward between all major stakeholders of Public Sector Reform commences today.
- Let us move forward with a shared vision and collective responsibility in building a public sector commission that works for every citizen and serves the common good.
- We aim to commence on a National Wide consultation will start in 2025 where every citizen will participate to give their individual opinion about the migration of a new the current Public Service Commission to the Public Sector Commission.
9. Closing Remarks:
- As we sign this MOU today, let us do so with a renewed sense of purpose knowing that the partnership we are creating will leave a lasting, positive impact on the future of our public service.
- Together, we will transform the public sector into an institution that the people can trust and rely on for years to come
Honorable Gary Juffa
Chairman
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