The African Public Sector Human Resource Managers’ Network (APS-HRMnet) is a premier continental professional network dedicated to strengthening public sector human resource management and development across Africa. Established to foster collaboration among public service institutions, APS-HRMnet provides a platform for governments, human resource professionals, policymakers, academics, researchers, and development partners to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and promote innovative human resource solutions that improve governance and public service delivery.
APS-HRMnet believes that people are the most valuable asset of every public institution. Through strategic leadership, professional development, networking, and research, the Network supports African governments in building competent, ethical, innovative, and citizen-centred public services capable of driving sustainable socio-economic development.
Today, APS-HRMnet continues to unite member states across Africa under a shared vision of transforming public sector human resource management into a catalyst for effective governance, institutional excellence, and sustainable development.
To be Africa’s leading network advancing excellence, innovation, and professionalism in public sector human resource management for sustainable development.
To strengthen public sector human resource management across Africa by promoting collaboration, professional excellence, research, innovation, knowledge sharing, and capacity development that enhances public service performance and improves the lives of African citizens.
APS-HRMnet aims to:
- Strengthen strategic public sector human resource management across Africa.
- Promote knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices among member states.
- Support public service reforms and modernization initiatives.
- Build leadership and institutional capacity in public sector HR.
- Encourage research and innovation in human resource management.
- Promote ethical leadership and good governance.
- Foster partnerships with regional and international organizations.
- Advance digital transformation and technology-enabled HR practices.
- Support implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Annual Continental Conference
APS-HRMnet organizes an annual conference that brings together public sector leaders, human resource professionals, policymakers, academics, and development partners from across Africa to discuss emerging trends, share experiences, and develop innovative HR solutions.
Capacity Building
We organize workshops, executive leadership programmes, training courses, seminars, and professional development initiatives designed to strengthen HR competencies within the public sector.
Research and Knowledge Management
The Network promotes research, publications, policy dialogue, and evidence-based decision-making to support public sector reforms and organizational excellence.
Networking and Partnerships
APS-HRMnet facilitates collaboration among governments, regional organizations, universities, development partners, and professional associations to strengthen HR management across Africa.
Policy Advocacy
We advocate for progressive public sector HR policies, leadership development, workforce planning, employee well-being, and institutional transformation.
Professional Development
APS-HRMnet promotes continuous professional learning through conferences, webinars, mentorship, technical working groups, and communities of practice.
Public institutions play a critical role in Africa’s development. Effective human resource management ensures that governments attract, develop, motivate, and retain the talent needed to deliver quality public services.
APS-HRMnet provides a trusted platform where member countries collaborate to address common workforce challenges, share innovative solutions, and strengthen the capacity of public institutions to respond to changing social, economic, and technological environments.
By connecting HR leaders across the continent, the Network contributes to stronger institutions, improved governance, and better outcomes for citizens.
Through its continental initiatives, APS-HRMnet has:
- Fostered collaboration among public sector HR professionals across Africa.
- Promoted innovation and digital transformation in public service HR management.
- Strengthened leadership and institutional capacity.
- Facilitated knowledge exchange and professional networking.
- Supported policy development and public service reforms.
- Enhanced partnerships with regional and international organizations.
- Contributed to advancing Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.