Deputy PM Says Ethiopia Advancing Seamless Institutional Structures Through Public Service Reform

Addis Ababa, June 21, 2025 (ENA)— Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia is advancing seamless institutional structures through far-reaching reforms in public service and governance.

The 10th Continental African Public Service Day (APSD), organized by the African Union and Ethiopia's Federal Civil Service Commission is being held in Addis Ababa today under the theme: “Enhancing the agility and resilience of public institutions to achieve equitable governance and rapidly address historical service delivery gaps”.

Aligned with the overarching 2025 AU theme—"Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations," the theme of the 10th APSD is grounded in the understanding that strong and adaptable public institutions are essential for tackling Africa’s historical injustices and promoting long-term resilience.

Opening the event, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said Ethiopia is taking bold actions rooted in its public service and governance comprehensive reforms.

 

"We are building seamless institutional structures, and redesigning service around people by implementing a competency framework, modernizing human resource management as well as deepening diversity and inclusion.

We also are digitizing service delivery, and managing reforms with results in mind," DPM Temesgen elaborated.

Citing the One Stop Shop, a model that brings the government closer to citizens, through online platforms by mobile applications, physical service centers and community engagement, the Deputy PM said it is already showing results.

He further stated "Our flagship initiative is called Mesob, a modern Ethiopian service for organized benefits. Mesob is more than a platform. It is a promise, a promise to deliver services that are efficient, inclusive and seamless, a promise that no one will be left behind."

Director for Governance and Conflict Prevention of the African Union Commission (AUC) Patience Chiradza for her part said that the 10th APSD commemorative moment is not only a celebration of endurance and progress, but also a reminder of the journey still ahead to build more inclusive, agile and accountable governance systems across the continent.

 

She added that "This Year's Africa Public Service Day marks a significant milestone, as we gather not only to commemorate the dedication of African public servants, but also to confront a central challenge in our governance landscape."

Federal Civil Service Commissioner Mekuria Haile Stressed the need to advancing endeavours to ensure efficient, and integrated public institutions that can adapt to the needs of citizens.

He emphasized that public servants are the cornerstone of delivering justice, inclusion and transformation, noting Ethiopia's strategic sector reform.

The 10th Continental APSD seeks to build on past successes by focusing on advancing justice and reparations to strengthen Africa's resilience, it was indicated.

By emphasizing justice and reparations, the APSD aims to address historical injustices and systemic inequalities that hinder progress, thereby fostering a more equitable and resilient society.

 

The successful implementation of the 2025 APSD theme is expected to result in strengthened and inclusive institutional frameworks that effectively support justice and reparations processes, with a focus on addressing systemic inequalities affecting marginalized groups, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and rural communities, it was learned.