TRAINING PLAN A GREAT MODEL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

THE Department of Personnel Management has thrown its full support behind the Office of Censorship’s new 2024–2027 Training Plan, describing it as a model for public service transformation and a critical step in building a competent, ethical, and future-ready workforce.

Addressing the launch held recently at Lamana Hotel, Deputy Secretary for Policy and Reforms, Elison Kalimet, acknowledged the plan’s alignment with national reforms and legislative mandates.

“This launch is not merely a program unveiling – it is a legislative requirement under the Public Service Management Act,” he said.

“Every department is mandated to produce training plans that reflect the real development needs of their workforce and submit them annually by March 31 to DPM.”

He clarified that while agencies have the authority to approve in-country training, overseas scholarships must align with these approved plans and are subject to oversight by DPM.

He said the importance of strategic planning in human capital development, noting that training must be driven by institutional goals and capacity needs, not convenience.

Mr Kalimet highlighted two key policies currently before the National Executive Council (NEC):

· The Capability Needs Analysis Policy; and,

· Public Service Career Path Policy.

He explained that these policies would work hand-in-hand with the national training policy already in effect, administered through the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) and it will support the government’s broader push to professionalise the public service.

“All public servants, including new recruits, will be required to undergo mandatory training at SILAG,” Mr Kalimet said.