A Commonwealth meeting of Heads of Public Service and Cabinet Secretaries is being held this week (6 June) with the theme Frontiers of Government Performance Management: Towards Generally Accepted Performance Principles.
In a statement, the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat said delegates at the virtual meeting would have the opportunity to review the commitments made at the inaugural meeting in March 2019.
“They will discuss a range of issues relating to Public Service governance, examine international best practices and available toolkits for enhancing Government performance, and further accelerate the implementation of policies,” the Commonwealth Secretariat said.
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Patricia Scotland said the effectiveness of Government administration was a key factor in the competitive and comparative advantage of nations.
“Countries with effective and efficient Governments are well placed to succeed. The Commonwealth’s collective responsibility is the bond of trust between Governments and the people they serve,” Baroness Scotland (pictured) said.
“My aim is to build a Commonwealth-wide network that advances good governance and encourages Commonwealth countries to work together from a position of strength.”
She said the meeting was a great opportunity to discuss, share and agree on strategies for sustaining effective performance in Government, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It comes at the right time, helping Governments to drive action to create a better environment for effective delivery and achieve their national development goals,” Baroness Scotland said.
London, 30 May 2022
