The 7th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference marked the resumption of APS-HRMnet’s continental conferences following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference was hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, by the Government of Kenya, bringing together public sector human resource leaders, government officials, academics, and development partners from across Africa to renew collaboration and strengthen professional networks.
Conference Overview
- Conference: 7th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference
- Host Country: Kenya
- Host City: Nairobi
- Host: Government of Kenya
- Period: 2022 (following the COVID-19 interruption of annual meetings)
Purpose
The conference provided a platform for African public sector HR leaders to examine how human resource management could support resilient, agile, and citizen-centred public institutions in the post-pandemic era. Delegates exchanged experiences on rebuilding institutions, managing workforce transformation, and strengthening public service delivery across the continent.
Major Areas of Discussion
The conference focused on strategic issues affecting public sector human resource management, including:
- Post-COVID-19 public service recovery
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Digital transformation and e-HR systems
- Leadership and succession planning
- Employee health, wellness and resilience
- Talent attraction and retention
- Performance management and accountability
- Public sector ethics and integrity
- Innovation in government service delivery
- Capacity development for HR professionals
- Regional cooperation among African public institutions