The 9th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference was the ninth annual meeting of the African Public Sector Human Resource Managers' Network (APS-HRMnet). It was hosted by the Government of Tanzania and brought together public sector HR leaders, policymakers, academics, and development partners from across Africa to discuss the future of human resource management in the public sector.
- Invitation Letter
- Meeting Reports
- TOPICS COVERED
- Resilient governance
- Innovation in public sector HRM
- Digital transformation
- Leadership development
- Talent management
- Public service reforms
- HR professionalism
- Capacity building in African public services.
The 9th APS-HRMnet Annual Conference was the ninth annual meeting of the African Public Sector Human Resource Managers’ Network (APS-HRMnet). It was hosted by the Government of Tanzania and brought together public sector HR leaders, policymakers, academics, and development partners from across Africa to discuss the future of human resource management in the public sector.
Conference Overview
- Dates: 4–7 November 2024
- Venue: Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), Arusha, Tanzania
- Host: Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in collaboration with APS-HRMnet
Official Theme
“Resilient Governance and Innovation: Fostering a Future-Oriented Public Sector through HR Leadership.”
The conference focused on strengthening public sector human resource management as a driver of effective governance and sustainable development. Major discussion areas included:
- HR leadership for resilient public institutions
- Innovation and digital transformation in public service
- Public sector governance and accountability
- Leadership development and talent management
- Capacity building for African public services
- Research and evidence-based HR policy
- Collaboration among African governments and development partners.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, representing the President. He emphasized that Africa’s development depends on capable, ethical, and innovative public servants, and highlighted the importance of professional HR management in achieving national development goals and the Sustainable Development Goals.
conference aimed to:
- Facilitate knowledge sharing among African public sector HR professionals.
- Exchange best practices and innovative HR solutions.
- Strengthen regional cooperation in public administration.
- Develop recommendations to improve HR policies and public service performance across Africa.
Participants
The meeting attracted:
- Public Service Ministers
- Permanent Secretaries
- Directors and Managers of Human Resources
- Public administration specialists
- Academics and researchers
- Training and research institutions
- Development partners
- HR practitioners from across Africa.
Outcomes
The conference emphasized:
- Building resilient public institutions through strategic HR leadership.
- Adopting innovation and digital technologies in HR management.
- Professionalizing HR practice in African public services.
- Strengthening collaboration among African governments to improve public sector performance.