Anti-Corruption Measures:The Lao government has prioritized anti-corruption measures within the civil service. The establishment of the State Audit Authority and Lao National Committee for Anti-Corruption (NACC) has strengthened efforts to combat corruption through investigation, prevention, and awareness-raising campaigns.Modernize the Civil Service Management System (PIMS):Personnel Information Management System (PIMS) is the current information system that is being utilized in all central government organizations and province. The Ministry of Home Affairs is in charge of the system management and recently put their effort to roll-out the system to district level. However, the functions of the system are limited not covered all dimensions of the civil service management.CHAPTER 05: Development of Civil Service Managementretain talent. The introduction of a new salary structure and allowances has aimed to improve living conditions and motivate civil servants.Civil service reform in Lao PDR is an ongoing process aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the public administration. The government’s initiatives to address the challenges faced by the civil service reflect its commitment to promoting good governance and enhancing public service delivery. While progress has been made, sustained efforts are needed to ensure the successful implementation and institutionalization of civil service reforms, thereby transforming the civil service into a professional, merit-based, and efficient institution that serves the needs of the Lao people. The development of civil service in Lao PDR has been an ongoing process since 1991. Over the years, the Lao government has taken steps to establish a professional and efficient civil service to effectively implement its policies and programs.One of the key milestones in the development of civil service in Lao PDR was the enactment of the Law on Civil Servants in 2015. This law provided the legal framework for the recruitment, appointment, promotion, and discipline of civil servants. It also aimed to ensure the integrity, professionalism, and impartiality of civil servants in serving the public interest.In the early years, the civil service in Lao PDR faced various challenges, including limited human and financial resources, lack of specialized skills and expertise, unsystematic performance appraisal regime, information management and civil service digital transformation. However, the government has made efforts to address these challenges through various reform initiatives.To enhance the capacity and professionalism of civil servants, the Lao government has introduced training and capacity-building programs. These programs aim to equip civil servants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively perform their duties. Those public service training institutes provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for civil servants. The curriculums mainly focus on the leadership skill, legislations, public administration, project management for the senior manager, middle managers to supporting employees. Efforts have also been made to improve transparency and accountability in the civil service. The government has implemented policies and mechanisms to prevent corruption, such as the establishment of anti-corruption agencies and the introduction of asset declaration requirements for civil servants prior to the promotion and retirement. In recent years, the Lao government has placed increased emphasis on merit-based recruitment and promotion in the civil service. It has introduced competitive examination systems to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and promotion processes. The government is also working towards decentralizing the civil service system to ensure efficient service delivery at the local level by implementing the 3 builds policy (Samsang Policy) to empower the local authorities, particularly, the allocation of some 94
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