KPIs for Permanent Secretaries, Ministers, says Immanuel

Fiji's government intends to implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior civil servants, Permanent Secretaries, and Ministers to tackle productivity challenges.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel announced this plan during Dialogue Fiji’s National Budget Forum in Suva. He stated that the government is taking steps to address productivity issues within the civil service, a move prompted by concerns raised by private sector representatives. These representatives emphasized the critical importance of efficient fund utilization in businesses and urged the state to adopt a similar approach with taxpayer money.

In response to these concerns, Minister Immanuel confirmed that the Coalition Government has already initiated a review of the civil service. This review aims to assess the current structure and determine the appropriate size of the civil service. The introduction of KPIs for senior officials is expected to significantly improve productivity at the government level once implemented.

The minister's announcement signals a commitment to enhancing efficiency and accountability within Fiji's public administration, directly addressing feedback from the business community regarding the effective use of public funds.