The 10th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Freetown from 4–6 November 2025 at the Freetown International Conference Centre (FICC). It marked the tenth annual gathering of the African Public Sector Human Resource Managers' Network (APS-HRMnet).
- Invitation Letter
- Meeting Reports
- TOPICS COVERED
- Human Resource Management and Development in Public Service
- Africa's Agenda 2063
- Digital transformation in HR management
- Leadership and organizational performance
- Talent management
- Talent management and workforce planning.
The 10th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Freetown from 4–6 November 2025 at the Freetown International Conference Centre (FICC). It marked the tenth annual gathering of the African Public Sector Human Resource Managers’ Network (APS-HRMnet).
Theme
Human Resource Management and Development in Public Service: A Catalyst for Africa’s Agenda 2063.
Objectives
The conference aimed to:
- Strengthen public sector HR leadership across Africa.
- Share innovative HR management practices.
- Promote digital transformation in public service.
- Support implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 through effective human resource management.
- Foster collaboration among governments, researchers, and development partners.
Participants
The conference brought together:
- Human resource professionals from African public services.
- Senior government officials.
- Academics and researchers.
- Public administration specialists.
- Development partners.
- Representatives of regional and international organizations.
Key discussion areas
Topics included:
- Human resource development in the public sector.
- Leadership and organizational performance.
- Digital transformation and HR information systems.
- Public sector reforms.
- Innovation in governance.
- Ethics, accountability, and workforce planning.
- Capacity building for effective service delivery.
Opening ceremony
The conference was officially opened by Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, who highlighted the importance of capable public institutions, strategic HR management, and regional cooperation in advancing Africa’s Agenda 2063.