The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia Josiah Joekai has admitted that the country’s public sector is sick and it is by laws and policies the responsibility of certain governmental functionaries to work on it.
Joekai spoke on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, when the Liberia Institute for Public Administration (LIPA), the Governance Commission (GA), and the Civil Service Agency (CSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration between the three agencies.
Joekai said the MOU is a sign that they are going to work on solving problems the public sector is faced with. “And that is exactly why the CSA is committed to the MOU.”
For his part, Prof. Alaric Tokpa, Acting Chairman of the Governance Commission, said the MOU outlines the collaborative efforts between the three agencies and will also implement sustainable reforms, capacity building, and effective transition of civil servants within the Liberian public sector at national and decentralized levels.
He said the MOU seeks to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the three institutions and establish a framework for collaborative initiatives in key areas of human resource management and to enhance public sector effectiveness.
According to him, the three agencies have agreed to collaborate and implement sustainable reforms and effective transition of civil servants within the public sector.
Tokpa said the parties shall function, cooperate and work together in accordance with provision outlined under the areas of collaboration and The CSA in collaboration with the GA shall streamline recruitment processes and ensure transparency.
Also, there will be monitoring and evaluation of implementation of individual projects and programs for the purpose of ensuring transparency and accountability.
Tokpa said the three institutions shall provide for cautious learning and professional development in the public sector.
The Director General of LIPA Nee-Alah T. Varpillah said the signing of the MOU shows the rebirth of the public sector, and they are hopeful this process can support more learning opportunities in the country.
He said the three institutions are committed to standing together to support holistic human development and capacity building that affect the public sector.
