UAE- Improving services an ongoing process: Shaikh Mohammed

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)The process of improving government performance requires sustained efforts and daily assessment His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has said. This assessment he said must be in line with the National Agenda and strategic plans of the government to achieve the UAE Vision 2021.

Shaikh Mohammed said this while reviewing the results of the performance indicators of 45 federal government entities including ministries and federal authorities.

"Performance evaluation is a consistent approach of the UAE government aimed at raising the efficiency of government work to meet people's expectations and provide them happiness. We have long-term strategic plans to advance the work of the government. We believe that in order to achieve the best results that match our ambitious aims to achieve top ranks at the global level we must keep evaluating and updating our action plans and prioritising them on a regular basis."

Shaikh Mohammed underscored that the performance evaluation is designed to help government entities raise their efficiency levels and improve the quality of services. He was also briefed on the implementation of a periodic follow-up programme which covers the performance of employees. The programme's emphasis is on vital service entities like the ministries of education health and social affairs.

The government is evaluating more than 3000 indicators on the Federal Government Performance Management System 'Adaa 2.0'. The system can also monitor the competitiveness level of all ministries and federal agencies on a daily basis.

Shaikh Mohammed reviewed the results in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai; Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and other senior officials. - Wam