The Minister of State designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Akanvariba, has pledged to address long-standing bureaucratic challenges that hinder efficiency in the public sector.
Speaking during her vetting by the Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Akanvariba emphasised the need for innovative approaches to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
She stressed that reforming the sector would require engagement with public servants to help them understand the need for transformation.
“I have learned and I have been through the public sector for about 27 years and I know that there are some in the public sector who say [Me baa ha aky3 or MBA ] to wit I’ve been there for a very long time. They believe that you should do things as they want you to and these are bureaucracy. You should be able to communicate your goals and the reason why you want to bring the change.
“We should be able to use innovative ways to let them understand what you want you want to do in your ministry,” she stated.
This, she said will be done by utilising technology and other digital platforms to tackle the bureaucratic processes in the ministry.