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UNPAN Africa

25 January 2018

The Role of Leadership in the Process of Reform and Modernization of Public Administrations

CAFRAD is organizing a Seminar on “The Role of Leadership in the Process of Reform and Modernization of Public Administrations in the Light of the Principles of Responsible Public Governance (RPG)”. It will be held in Rabat (Morocco) from 29 to 31 of January 2018

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10 August 2017

2017 Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference

The 2017 Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference will take place on 30 and 31 August 2017 in Gauteng. Now in its 11th year, the Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference has grown into a unique event of unassailable stature as a platform for robust discussion, learning and sharing on innovation amongst public officials and other key stakeholders. The conference positions innovation as an indispensable enabler and a critical catalyst to improve government’s performance in service delivery and clean governance within the context of the 4th industrial revolution. The conference will enlist a broad spectrum of leading minds and key experts who will share their profound knowledge and expertise in contemporary trends on service delivery innovation within the context of the 4 industrial revolution.

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10 April 2017

Call for Expression of Interest

The National School of Government has launched a call for an expression of interest from individuals and organizations to partner with the National School of Government in the provision of training and development services in the public sector.

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27 September 2016

AIF Call for IPA 2017 Applications - African Innovation: Investing in Prosperity

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) driver of The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the IPA awards by calling for applications to the prestigious competition. The competition once again offers Africa’s top crop of innovators a share in a grand prize of US$150 000 and additional scalable entrepreneurial opportunities. Enterprises and individuals that have invested in delivering market-oriented solutions for African-led development are especially invited to take part in the competition. - Contributed by CPSI.

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14 July 2016

UCT Graduate School of Business Calls for African Business Leaders to Apply for Scholarship

The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is inviting motivated leaders from across Africa, with a track record of action who would like an injection of skills to help them go further to apply for one of several scholarships available at the school in 2017.

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Submitted by CPSI

22 May 2016

2016 All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards

Government departments and public entities are invited to enter now for the 2016 All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards. In support of the achievement of Africa’s Aspirations for 2063, the 2016 All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards will recognise innovations in the following three categories:

Innovative Service Delivery Institutions
Innovative Partnerships in Service Delivery
Innovations in the Systems and Processes of Governance

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22 May 2016

GAP Innovation Competitions

The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy. All interested parties are required to submit their applications by 2 June 2016.

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27 March 2016

Call for applications for the Pan-African Public Service Award (PPSA)

In the framework of fostering and encouraging the efforts to modernize the public administration in Africa, notably the improvement of public service for citizens, the Chairman of the Governing Board and the Director-General of the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) launch the call for applications for the 2016 Pan-African Public Service Awards. This award, which will take place during the next Forum on Modernisation of Public Services and the Governing Board of CAFRAD, to be held on June 1st in Tangier, aims to encourage and motivate members of CAFRAD to come up with initiatives and innovative ideas designed to improve public services delivery quality.

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16 March 2016

This Call for Applications: SADC Trade Related Facility (TRF)

The SADC Trade Related Facility (TRF) announces the official launch of a Call for Applications. This Call for applications, is a rolling call which will remain open until 16 January 2017, the deadline for submission of applications. Member States may submit applications at any moment in time. Evaluation of applications will commence after every cut-off date. Three cut-off dates have been established for evaluation purposes, the first being 29 February 2016, the second being 22 July 2016 and the final being 16 January 2017. - Submitted by Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)

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17 February 2016

2016 International Innovations Awards

Submissions for the 2016 International Innovations Awards (IIA) are being accepted. The IIA celebrate the spirit of innovation in the public service by recognising organisations that have made significant contributions to governance and services in the public sector. - Submitted by Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)

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Events

Documents

Africa Regional Perspective by UNECA
Session 2 Presentation _UNECA DGB EGM Presentation by Mactar Seck
22 April 2019

5th APS-HRMnet Conference "Support to the development of Human Capital for a Sustainable Future for Africa: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Africa 2063 Agenda"
Mission Report on the 5th APS-HRMnet Conference "Support to the development of Human Capital for a Sustainable Future for Africa: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Africa 2063 Agenda"
11 December 2018

News

East Asia and Pacific Growth Expected to Moderate as Global Headwinds Persist, World Bank Says
Growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) is projected to soften to 6.0 percent in 2019 and 2020, down from 6.3 percent in 2018, largely reflecting global headwinds and a continued gradual policy-guided slowdown in China. Still, the region’s economies weathered the financial markets volatility of 2018 relatively well largely due to effective policy frameworks and strong fundamentals, including diversified economies, flexible exchange rates, and solid policy buffers.
30 April 2019

Rapid Action Needed for People to Meet Challenges of Changing World of Work
Governments need to overhaul their approach to employment and jobs to reduce further social and economic tensions, according to a new report from the OECD. Without rapid action, many people, particularly the low skilled, will be left behind in the fast-changing world of work.
30 April 2019

Resources

News & Information on the eLearning Africa Conference, an Annual Event for Developing eLearning Capacities in Africa
15 February 2011

Thematic Websites

The Africa Governance Inventory (AGI) An online gateway to governance-related information in Africa.

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