ASEAN Plus Three Civil Service Cooperation: A Five-Year Plan
The ASEAN Plus Three Civil Service Cooperation plan for 2021-2025 marks a significant milestone in regional collaboration. This initiative aims to strengthen the ties between civil services across the ASEAN Plus Three countries, fostering a more integrated and efficient administrative framework. Objectives:*
- * Enhance cross-border cooperation
- * Improve administrative efficiency
- * Promote professional development
- * Policy harmonization
- * Capacity building
- * Knowledge sharing
Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation
The plan emphasizes the importance of cross-border cooperation among ASEAN Plus Three countries.
The National Strategy for Digital Transformation
Vietnam’s government has recognized the importance of digital transformation in modernizing its public sector. The national strategy, aimed at 2025 with a vision to 2030, outlines a comprehensive plan to integrate digital technologies into government operations. Objectives:*
- * Enhance efficiency and transparency in public services
- * Improve citizen engagement and satisfaction
- * Foster innovation and competitiveness in the digital economy
- * Develop a digital infrastructure that supports e-government services
- * Implement digital identity systems for secure and convenient access to services
- * Promote the use of big data and analytics for evidence-based policymaking
Transforming Government Operations
The strategy emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in how government agencies operate.
The Digital Transformation of Public Services
The Government’s commitment to digital transformation has led to the creation of the National Public Service Portal, a comprehensive online platform that has revolutionized the way citizens interact with public services. With over 4,500 online services now available, the portal has significantly reduced bureaucratic hurdles and streamlined processes for the public. Increased Accessibility: The National Public Service Portal has made it easier for citizens to access government services from the comfort of their homes. *Efficiency and Convenience: By digitizing services, the government has improved efficiency and convenience, reducing wait times and eliminating the need for physical paperwork.
Meanwhile, Indonesia has a road map for the digitalisation of its public administration, beginning with paperless public services and then digital signatures./.
