Ghana, Botswana to Strengthen Public Service Cooperation
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has received a government delegation from Botswana to explore ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in public service administration and institutional development.
The delegation, led by the Deputy Permanent Secretary to the President of Botswana, Idah Lorato Motsamai, was in Ghana to participate in the 7th African Public Sector Conference and Awards, 2026 in Accra.
According to him, the proposed establishment of a Botswana–Ghana Public Service Collaboration Framework is to promote peer learning and facilitate the exchange of experiences in areas of mutual interest.
He noted that Ghana and Botswana shared a common commitment to effective governance, professional public institutions and improved service delivery to citizens.
He said that collaboration between the two countries would provide opportunities to share experiences and adopt best practices to enhance public sector performance.
Madam Motsamai expressed appreciation to Dr Aggrey-Darkoh and his management team for the warm reception accorded to her and the team.
She stated the importance of sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices between the two countries as a means of improving public service delivery and strengthening institutional effectiveness.
The proposed collaboration framework is expected to focus on public service reform and institutional development; digital transformation and innovation; peer learning; ethics, integrity and professional standards; and performance management and accountability, among others.
Freda Marfo ISD
