Page 1 November-December, 2023 Volume 7, Issue 3 By Devon Rowe, CARICAD C - Pages 4-5 ARICAD, is an organisation that aims - Pages 6-7 to transform and modernise public sectors of Member States to better formulate and implement public policy towards the achievement of sound governance. CARICAD works toward improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public services, enhancing public policy formulation and implementation, fostering good governance and accountability, and promoting innovation and digital transformation. CARICAD also collaborates with other regional and international partners to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Caribbean public sector. The institution provides several services such as conducting organisational capacity assessments, functional reviews of agencies and ministries of government, among others, as shown on Pages 4-5. - Pages 8-9 The Framework of the Charter for Caribbean Public Services (Pages 4-5) aims to align six critical pillars - Devon Rowe Governance, Accountability, Standards, Openness, Capacity, and Legislation. Each Core Principle has Strategic Priorities that identify the work efforts required for sustained effective public service delivery. These Strategic Priorities represent the mechanisms, procedures, processes, systems, and legislation that will be required for sustained effective public service delivery. The pillars in turn strive to reinforce the foundation through sustained citizen-centricity, ensuring that government services make things better for people. The vision is a responsive and resilient public service. The work of CARICAD places the Charter at the core of interventions. Created in 2015, the Charter is in line with and preceded the 11 principles of effective governance for sustainable development, developed by the Committee of Experts in Public Administration (CEPA) and endorsed by Economic and Social Council • Continues on next page
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