GCC Civil Service Enhancement: Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi commended the significant strides made by civil-service agencies across GCC member states, highlighting their role in advancing GCC joint actions and achieving strategic goals set by regional leaders.
Global Competitiveness Recognition: Albudaiwi emphasized that the GCC countries' adherence to leadership directives has contributed to their impressive standings in the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting improvements in government efficiency and infrastructure.
Key Meeting Outcomes: The 20th meeting, chaired by Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, focused on implementing Supreme Council decisions, advancing strategic initiatives, and enhancing joint training programs, including practical training projects and the recognition of outstanding individuals in the civil service sector for 2024.
Doha, September 4, 2024 — In a significant demonstration of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) commitment to enhancing civil service and human resource development, Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi lauded the remarkable efforts undertaken by civil-service agencies across member states. During the 20th meeting of the GCC Ministers and Heads of Civil Service Authorities, held today in Doha, Albudaiwi highlighted how these concerted efforts have substantially advanced the GCC's collaborative actions and played a pivotal role in achieving the strategic goals set forth by the leaders of the member states.
The meeting, presided over by Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, President of the Qatari Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, served as a platform to underscore the impact of GCC leaders' directives on the progress of civil service and human resource initiatives. Albudaiwi’s address reflected on the significant strides made in aligning with these directives, which have propelled GCC countries to notable positions in the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking. This ranking, published by the International Institute for Management Development based in Switzerland, assesses government efficiency and infrastructure. It evaluates how well policies support competitiveness and the extent to which technology, science, and human resources are harnessed to meet the demands of the business sector.
In his opening remarks, Albudaiwi emphasized that the guidance provided by GCC leaders has been instrumental in driving the member states toward their envisioned objectives. This guidance has been a key factor in the GCC’s consistent advancement in global competitiveness rankings, reflecting the region's commitment to improving governance and administrative practices.
The meeting provided a comprehensive review of several critical issues related to civil service and administrative development. These issues had been previously examined by undersecretaries during their 27th preparatory meeting. Central to the discussions were the implementation of the Supreme Council's decisions, the advancement of strategic initiatives in civil service and human resource development, and the progress of joint training programs and workshops designed to invest in human capital across GCC states.
Key topics included the execution of practical training projects, the exchange of experts, and the development of a program to recognize outstanding individuals within the GCC's civil service sector for the year 2024. These discussions aimed to enhance collaborative efforts, share best practices, and promote excellence within the civil service framework, further solidifying the GCC's commitment to advancing its collective goals and fostering regional cooperation.