Transformation and Public Financial Management are inextricably interwoven. CARICAD concluded that in the past, Transformation was treated like an event that had a start date and end-date. It was also treated as though there was a single goal, such as better customer service or right-sizing. Right-sizing usually meant reducing numbers on the payroll. The need for a different approach led to the creation by CARICAD of the Charter for Caribbean Public Services in 2015. The Charter identifies components of a professional and effective public service. It establishes a general framework of guiding principles, policies and management mechanisms; reflecting a common commitment of the Public Services of the Caribbean Region to a new approach to Transformation. It is intended to serve as a catalyst for the reform, modernisation and transformation of national public sector entities within the context of each country’s realities and priorities. The lecture was very well received by the students. They immediately requested copies of the PowerPoint presentation that was used to support the lecture. 11
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