Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today highlighted the importance of problem-solving oriented training for public sector officials, emphasizing that individuals who are skilled in solving particular problems should share their knowledge with others. “There should be no routine, stereotyped training. Training must be problem-solving oriented,” he remarked while receiving a report on the activities and institutional evaluation of training institutions, as stated by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Governance Innovation Unit (GIU) of the Chief Adviser’s Office submitted the report to Prof Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. The Chief Adviser stressed the need for building robust training institutions, where private sector officials and employees can also receive training, thus feeling proud of their association with esteemed institutions. He also emphasized the incorporation of anti-corruption education in training programs to eliminate corruption in government services.
The Chief Adviser underscored the necessity of integrating technology into training systems to ensure efficient service delivery. Prof Yunus pointed out the existing gaps in training facilities, such as outdated curricula and the lack of skilled trainers, which hinder effective training outcomes. He suggested that training effectiveness be evaluated based on the frequency of training sessions and participants’ performance, with incentives for top performers.
The report on the activities and institutional evaluation of training institutions was prepared by the GIU, following the Chief Adviser’s directive from the 9th meeting of the National Training Council. The evaluation aimed to enhance the quality and efficiency of public administration training institutions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provided technical support for this evaluation, which initially included five institutions under the Ministry of Public Administration.
This initiative marks the first attempt in Bangladesh to evaluate training institutions and their activities, posing significant challenges in defining standards and measurement techniques. The evaluation followed a Learning by Doing approach, incorporating stakeholder opinions and best practices from global training institutions.
A working committee, comprising representatives from academia and government officials, prepared the evaluation report, which includes recommendations for improving training institutions. These recommendations are expected to help develop more skilled government officials and enhance public service delivery.
The Chief Adviser’s Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah, Principal Coordinator for SDG Lamiya Morshed, CAO Secretary M Saifullah Panna, and Public Administration Ministry’s Senior Secretary Md. Ehsanul Hoque were present at the event, among others.