The 6th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference was held in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2019, hosted by the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Public Service and Labour. The conference brought together senior public service leaders, human resource professionals, policymakers, academics, and development partners from across Africa to discuss the future of public sector human resource management.
Conference Overview
- Conference: 6th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference
- Host Country: Rwanda
- Venue: Kigali, Rwanda
- Year: 2019
- Host: Government of Rwanda (Ministry of Public Service and Labour)
Purpose
The conference focused on strengthening public service institutions by promoting innovative and strategic human resource management. Delegates shared experiences, best practices, and policy innovations aimed at improving public sector performance and supporting Africa’s development agenda.
Key Discussion Areas
The conference addressed a range of contemporary HR and governance topics, including:
- Public sector transformation and modernization
- Strategic human resource management
- Leadership and succession planning
- Talent attraction and retention
- Digital transformation in HR
- Employee performance management
- Ethics and accountability in public service
- Capacity building and continuous professional development
- Implementation of African Union Agenda 2063
- Improving service delivery through innovation