Amman: Minister of State for Public Sector Development Badria Al Balbisi on Tuesday met with secretaries-general and directors-general at the Prime Ministry as part of preparations for the second executive program of the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap for 2026-2029. The meeting is part of a series of consultations with institutions that work in an integrated and interconnected manner to ensure alignment of initiatives with the program's objectives.
According to Jordan News Agency, Al Balbisi stated the first executive program delivered tangible progress in modernizing the public sector, positively reflected in several international indicators on governance and public administration efficiency. She emphasized that the new stage would be broader and clearer, with precise strategic goals linked to measurable performance indicators and enhanced governance to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness.
Al Balbisi highlighted the critical role of secretaries-general and directors-general in the modernization tracks, describing them as leaders of change and essential partners in designing and implementing the second executive program. She noted that lessons from the first stage included ensuring complementarity and inclusiveness of roadmap components and fostering a culture of monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
The success of the next phase hinges on the readiness of implementing institutions, which is currently being discussed with senior officials to ensure the alignment and suitability of initiatives. The new program is set to build on previous achievements while expanding its scope with new initiatives developed in consultation with institutions to sustain the national reform effort.
President of the Service and Public Administration Commission (SPAC) Faiz Nahar highlighted the Human Resources Management Regulation, which took effect in July 2024, noting three major transformations: decentralizing implementation while retaining centralized planning, regulation, and oversight; introducing competency-based management; and shifting focus from individual employees to positions with salaries tied to jobs. Nahar described the transition as challenging but necessary for a fairer and more efficient system.
Secretaries-general and directors-general stressed the importance of involving institutions in shaping executive programs, with priorities such as enhanced coordination, streamlined procedures, and human resource development to improve government services and public trust. The meeting evaluated the first executive program (2023-2025), discussed implementation challenges, and explored proposals for initiatives and projects for the second phase.
Additional meetings with senior officials will continue, with their recommendations to be incorporated into the design of the second executive program. The aim is to build a more efficient and agile public administration capable of meeting national priorities and positioning Jordan as a regional and international model in public sector development.