Sarvajan candidate Dilith Jayaweera, in his recently unveiled strategic plan for the presidential election, emphasized significant reforms aimed at transforming the civil service in Sri Lanka. His vision centers on promoting efficiency, transparency, and meritocracy within the public administration sector, aligning it with the broader goal of establishing an entrepreneurial state.
Key Reforms Include:
Merit-Based Recruitment: The strategic plan prioritizes the recruitment of civil servants through a merit-based examination system. This approach aims to eliminate political interference in hiring, ensuring that only qualified and capable individuals are appointed to public service roles.
Good Governance Principles: The plan emphasizes the integration of good governance within the public administration framework. This involves establishing co-administrative units and integrated public service platforms that enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
Updated Salary Structure: Jayaweera’s plan proposes a modernized salary structure for civil servants, which will be determined based on the recommendations of the National Human Resource Authority. This approach aims to ensure fair and competitive compensation for public employees, aligned with the demands of their roles.
Digital Transformation: The strategic plan outlines the introduction of digital support systems to streamline administrative processes and improve service delivery. By leveraging technology, the plan seeks to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the public sector.
Demarcation and Management: A critical aspect of the plan is the clear demarcation of roles and responsibilities within the civil service, supported by digital tools. This measure aims to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies and foster a more organized and effective administrative environment.
These reforms are designed to build a robust administrative system that can effectively support the broader economic and social goals of the Sarvajan platform, particularly in fostering an entrepreneurial state that is both innovative and responsive to the needs of its citizens.
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