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Prev    Next World Bank visit to Antigua-Barbuda concludes Published on Monday, October 26, 2009 Email To Friend    Print Version ST JOHN'S, Antigua -- In the wake of three days of meetings last week with government officials and other stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda, the World Bank will prepare a grant proposal reflecting the government’s priorities in transforming the public sector. The intent is for the government to access grant funding from the institutional development fund (IDF) and other sources. Part of a potential technical assistance grant with the Bank includes a comprehensive human resource audit to uncover the current numbers, qualifications and remuneration levels of established, non-established and statutory bodies' personnel. The Bank will also assist the Government in undertaking functional reviews and identifying measures that can increase efficiency across the administration. Particular emphasis will be placed on reclassifying the established personnel and developing an action plan for rationalizing allowances and salaries for non established personnel. Training and capacity building will also be a central component of any arrangement between the Bank and the Government. These and other interventions through the World Bank IDF are intended to achieve the overall objective of a sustainable wage bill and a more streamlined and productive public sector that delivers quality service to the population. The Government will have the opportunity to review the Bank’s draft proposal in the coming weeks to ensure that the document includes the most urgent priorities for Antigua and Barbuda. During the grant preparation and approval process, the Bank’s team will continue to provide feedback and technical assistance to the Government from Washington through video conferences and conference calls. In this regard, several experts from the Bank will engage in discussions with a number of Government officials on Wednesday via video conference. The purpose of these discussions will be to identify areas in which the Bank can assist the Government in strengthening social protection systems in Antigua and Barbuda.   Reads : 641   Prev    Next

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