Improving the civil service in the DRC: a priority for the government
In a context of reforms in the DRC, the civil service sector is not immune to changes. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Civil Service, Jean-Pierre Lihau, recently took stock of the ongoing reforms during a press conference. These reforms, initiated by the Sama Lukonde government under the leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi, aim in particular to control the workforce and the payroll, to rejuvenate the workforce, to improve the socio-professional conditions of agents and to guarantee their social security.
One of the key measures of these reforms is the control of the workforce and the payroll. By rationalizing the human resources of the public service, the government seeks to optimize its operations and guarantee better management of financial resources. This will notably free up financial resources to invest in other priority sectors of the country.
Rejuvenating the civil service workforce is also a government priority. By promoting the incorporation of young talents and offering employment opportunities to young graduates, the government wishes to breathe new life into public administration and strengthen its capacity to respond effectively to the needs of the population.
Furthermore, the reforms also aim to improve the socio-professional conditions of public sector agents. This requires concrete measures such as increasing salaries, continuing training and strengthening social protection systems. These measures are essential to motivate agents and encourage their commitment to public service.
Finally, the social security of state public employees is also one of the government’s concerns. This involves guaranteeing adequate health coverage and solid social protection for public sector agents in order to provide them with a certain peace of mind and retain them in their positions.
These public service reforms in the DRC represent an important step in the modernization of public administration and the improvement of public services offered to the population. They demonstrate the government’s desire to create an environment conducive to the country’s development by emphasizing good governance, efficiency and transparency.
In conclusion, the implementation of reforms within the civil service in the DRC constitutes a major challenge for the government. These reforms, focused on controlling the workforce, rejuvenating the workforce, improving socio-professional conditions and social security for agents, demonstrate the desire to modernize public administration and strengthen its role in the country’s development.