In pursuit of the AAPSComs objectives of ensuring that public administration is effective and efficient, and considering that Public Services Commissions are the key instruments through which governments across the African continent ensure that the quality of service delivery in their respective Public Services is enhanced, the "Performance Contract as an indispensible tool for achieving excellence in the Public Service in Africa" served as the theme for the second meeting of the General Assembly of AAPSComs.
Mechanisms to hold public servants accountable.
Excellence and leadership in the Public Service.
Talent management as an approach to build a culture of excellence.
Ways to create organizations with a climate for excellence, high standards and continuous improvement.
The features of performance contracting.
Mechanisms to engage citizens in public sector management.
The President of AAPSComs signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the AAPSComs and the African Union Commission, represented by Dr Mamadou Dia, Director, Department of Political Affairs, African Union (AU) Commission. The MoU formalises the relationship between the AU Commission and the AAPSComs.
Foster better collaboration between the Commission of the AU and the AAPSComs.
Enhance effectiveness and exchange knowledge.
Promote the principles and values of the Charter of Public Service in Africa.
Advance the development of the continent by promoting research to improve public service in Africa.
Ambassador A Al-Gazali, Chairperson of the Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria who represents the West African Region.