Training for Public Sector Reform in

Papua New Guinea

Anaeli M. Nnko

Acting Director

Papua New Guinea Institute of Public Administration

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PNG PUBLIC SECTOR TRAINING

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

• REFORM INITIATIVES• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT• PNG SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT• INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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REFORM INITIATIVES/ INTERVENTIONS

• PNG VISION 2050 (Launched 18th November 2009)• MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY• PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM PROGRAM • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM• DISTRICT SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM• PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE • MEDIUM TERM FISCAL STRATEGY 2008‑2012 • PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW AND RATIONALISATION

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KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS

• A public sector with a clear sense of direction – performing core roles of government, have unity of purpose.

• Affordable government – deliver core services economically, efficiently and effectively.

• Improving performance, accountability and compliance – performance measured and reported on, accountability at all levels strong measures taken against corruption.

• Improving service delivery – the structure, role, capacity and behavior of the public sector contribute to effective delivery of services.

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PS Workforce Development Program

• Core focus of the Public Sector Workforce Development Program (PSWDP) is the identification of workforce requirements and providing the most effective and appropriate workforce development options and their implementation.

• Encompasses an integrated approach to development and enhancement of the skills, knowledge and abilities of public servants.

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PS Workforce Development Program

The PSWDP Framework 2008 – 2012 has five components:

1. Strengthening Lead Institutions

2. Developing Executive Leadership

3. Providing the New Basics

4. Developing the Next Generation

5. Coordination and Management of the Program

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SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

• “Public service employees at all levels must be fit and proper person(s) with a better understanding of the government’s role in service delivery. This can be made possible through the establishment of the Somare School of Government, in place of the existing Institute of Public Administration.”

PNG VISION 2050

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SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT“School of Government” Models

1. Advanced Degrees and Doctorates – JFK SOGModel does not meet PNG’s PS training needs

2. Advanced Degrees and Executive Training - ANZSOGCourses target executive and senior management levels.

Model does not address the core of PNG’s PS training needs

3. Public Sector Vocational Training – UK NSOGTraining based on a National Qualification Framework

Training is competency based

Model meets PNG’s PS training needs.

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PNG Institute of Public Administration“School of Government”

PNG Public Sector Training Model

Doctoral DegreeMaster’s DegreeGraduate DiplomaBachelor Degree

Higher Education Sector

Certificate of Education

SecondaryEducation

Sector

Advanced Diploma

Diploma

Certificate 4

Certificate 3

Certificate 2

Certificate 1

Vocational Training Sector

PNGIPA•Manage, Develop and Deliver Public Sector Vocational Training•Train the Trainer

PS Agencies•Develop and Deliver Agency Specific Vocational Training

National, Provincial and LLG Agencies

Community

PS Senior Executive Courses

PNGIPA•Train the Trainer

LLG Agencies•Manage, Develop and Deliver Community Vocational Training

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CERT 3 DIPLOMACERT 4 ADV. DIP. EXECUTIVE

•Graduate Trainees•Clerical Staff•Office manager•Accounts Clerk• Personnel Officer

• Wards & LLG Clerks

• Supervisors•Budget Officer•Planners•District Managers•LLG Managers• Trainers

• Ass. Secretary•Director•Provincial Advisors•Human Resources Managers• Provincial & District Treasurer• Fin Controller

• District Planning•Budgeting•Supervising Performance•Business Plan•Project Management• Preparing Financial Report

• Strategic Planning•Leadership skills•Corporate Plan•Managing Change•Preparing Policy Submission• Interpreting Leg.

• Policy Analysis•Policy Development•Socio-Economic Analysis•Strategic Management• Governance & Change Management

•Managing self•Achieving results•Leading People•Providing Strategic Direction•Building and Maintaining Relationships

• Policy Analyst•FASs• Deputy Admin.

• Provincial Administrators• CEOs• Board of Directors• Council Members

ALIGNING COMPETENCIES TO QUALIFICATIONS AND JOBSETS

• PS Induction•Time Management•Supervision•Computer Skills•Values and ethics•LLG Planning•H R Management•Reporting Skills•Work Plan

DEGREE

Gr. 8-10

Gr. 10-15

Gr. 15-17

Gr. 20-Level 4

Gr. 17-19

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PNGIPA Corporate Plan 2010-2014• Objective 1

• PNGIPA produces, manages and delivers quality training programs

• Objective 2• PNGIPA is rejuvenated as a School of Government

• Objective 3• PNGIPA’s governance and reporting frameworks will enable effective

leadership and efficient management

• Objective 4• PNGIPA attracts, develops , retains and effectively manages the right

people.

• Objective 5• PNGIPA’s supporting infrastructure and facilities are developed and

managed efficiently

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Can International Experiences Inform?

• PNG learning from Australia in establishing an NQF and competency based training in the Public Sector.

• Partnership with the Australia Public Service Commission and Government Skills Australia.

• The PNG School of Government model benefited from a review of other schools of government.

• Advisory Support Facility placing experienced advisers into PNG agencies.

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Thank You

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