President Museveni has referred to as on public service directors to collaborate intently with political leaders to handle Africa’s socio-economic challenges successfully. Talking on the forty third African Affiliation for Public Administration and Administration (AAPAM) Annual Roundtable Convention in Kampala, Museveni emphasised the significance of ideological readability, integration, and innovation in governance.
The convention, themed “Strengthening Governance Frameworks for Innovation and Sustainable Growth,” has drawn over 1,000 delegates from throughout the continent.
In his keynote tackle, Museveni likened public administration to the sector of drugs, emphasising the necessity for correct prognosis to make sure profitable governance.
“A physician should make the right prognosis for the affected person to heal. In society, political leaders are answerable for making the prognosis. If the prognosis is fallacious, the general public directors who implement it’ll additionally administer the fallacious prescription, and the patient–society–will by no means heal,” Museveni mentioned.
The president additionally underscored the essential position of patriotism and pan-Africanism in overcoming structural challenges similar to restricted markets and financial stagnation. He warned towards tribalism and id politics, which he mentioned hinder regional integration and financial progress.
“If you push the politics of id, you restrict your self. We produce 5 million tons of maize, however our inside market can not devour it. Africa wants integration to soak up such surpluses. Directors should assist this ideology to advertise financial progress,” Museveni added.
The AAPAM President, John Nakabago, and Uganda’s Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, praised the convention for fostering innovation and sustainable improvement. In addition they counseled Museveni for his management in selling peace and regional stability, which they recognized as the inspiration for efficient public administration.
The four-day convention will characteristic discussions, innovation awards, and the event of methods to deal with public administration challenges throughout Africa.
