"The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the way the public sector functions. We strive to be efficient and effective, by optimizing virtual communication, staff engagement and perhaps more creative and dynamic performance management. In the Arab Region, the public sector presents a large share of the economy either directly or through state-owned enterprises, especially in the oil and gas industry. In times of crisis such as COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social repercussions, public sector efficiency matters more than ever. The public sector has been playing a critical role in crisis responses, but also continue to be evolving its functions in ways that we never perhaps imagined in the post-pandemic and new normal setting.Video link
In this joint UNDP x Government of Kuwait x World Bank initiative for Arab States, we challenged participants with key questions like what are the challenges affecting productivity and ability to function effectively in the public sector? What are the innovative ideas that could overcome challenges and foster effectiveness and efficiency of the public sector?"
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