The 5th African Public Sector Human Resource Managers’ Network (APS-HRMnet) Annual Conference was held in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together senior government officials, public service commissioners, permanent secretaries, human resource directors, academics, development partners, and HR practitioners from across Africa.
The conference served as a strategic platform for discussing the future of public sector human resource management and the critical role of HR professionals in supporting effective governance, institutional resilience, and sustainable development across the continent.
Conference Objectives
The conference aimed to:
- Strengthen collaboration among public sector HR professionals across Africa.
- Share best practices and innovative approaches in human resource management.
- Promote strategic workforce planning and public sector transformation.
- Enhance leadership and governance within public service institutions.
- Discuss digital transformation and emerging technologies in HR management.
- Develop practical solutions for improving public service performance and citizen satisfaction.
Delegates explored several important topics, including:
- Public Service Reform and Modernization
- Leadership Development and Succession Planning
- Human Resource Digital Transformation
- Talent Attraction and Retention
- Employee Performance Management
- Public Sector Ethics and Integrity
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Gender Equality
- Employee Wellness and Mental Health
- Human Capital Development
- Regional Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing
The conference resulted in several significant achievements:
- Enhanced collaboration among African public sector HR institutions.
- Strengthened regional networks for professional knowledge sharing.
- Adoption of recommendations to improve HR policies and practices.
- Promotion of innovation and digital solutions in public service HR management.
- Increased commitment to capacity building and continuous professional development.
- Expansion of partnerships with regional and international organizations.