Ethiopia to Host 10th African Public Service Day
Addis Ababa: The 10th Continental African Public Service Day (APSD) is set to take place from June 21 to 23, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event is organized by the African Union and Ethiopia’s Federal Civil Service Commission, focusing on the theme ‘Enhancing the agility and resilience of public institutions to achieve equitable governance and rapidly address historical service delivery gaps’.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the theme aligns with the African Union’s overarching 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”. This theme underscores the importance of robust and adaptable public institutions in addressing Africa’s historical injustices and fostering long-term resilience.
The legacies of colonialism, slavery, apartheid, and systemic marginalization have resulted in socio-economic inequalities that impede inclusive development across the continent. Public institutions play a critical role in addressing these historical service delivery deficiencie
s by implementing policy reforms, ensuring equitable service distribution, and promoting inclusive governance.
By enhancing their agility and resilience, public institutions can drive the transformation agenda and foster a more equitable future for Africans and the Global African Diaspora. Commissioner of Civil Service, Mekuria Haile, highlighted the objectives of sharing experiences among member countries and discussing strategies to create robust institutions capable of inclusive and problem-solving policy frameworks.
The event is expected to attract over 1,200 participants from Africa and beyond, participating in discussions and activities aimed at transforming public service. The APSD encourages reflection on the mission, challenges, and achievements of public service, promoting innovation and efficiency in service delivery.
Held at both national and continental levels, the 10th Continental APSD aims to build on past successes by focusing on justice and reparations to bolster Africa’s resilience. By ad
dressing historical injustices and systemic inequalities, the APSD seeks to cultivate a more equitable and resilient society.
The emphasis on justice and reparations encourages public institutions to implement transformative policies that prioritize citizen engagement, transparency, and responsive governance. This focus ultimately contributes to Africa’s socio-economic growth and long-term stability.
The successful implementation of the 2025 APSD theme is anticipated to result in strengthened and inclusive institutional frameworks that support justice and reparations processes. These efforts will focus on addressing systemic inequalities affecting marginalized groups, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and rural communities.