BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 17. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in his address to the deputies of the
Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament), called for a shake-up in the country’s
staffing policy and political culture, Trend reports via the
press service of the Kyrgyz President.
He urged the elected officials to put their best foot forward
for the whole nation and to throw caution to the wind by leaving
behind the old ways that have plagued past years.
"I urge each of you to be statesmen. Work for the interests of
the people and our state," Japarov said.
He drove home the point about the necessity of a responsible
approach to public service, emphasizing the need to steer clear of
negative, illegal, and unprofessional actions that throw a wrench
in the works of progress.
The president, while discussing why Kyrgyzstan is trailing
behind its neighbors, pointed out that a key sticking point was the
absence of a solid staffing policy.
According to Japarov, since the country gained independence,
personnel training has fallen by the wayside, and many officials
ended up in their positions not because of their expertise but due
to personal ties.
"Public service positions could only be accessed through
acquaintances or close relatives. No one cared whether a person was
qualified for the position," the president stated.
He emphasized that for the nation to advance, a paradigm shift
in human capital acquisition is imperative and articulated his
conviction that transformative reforms and the fortification of
governmental entities can only be realized through a commitment to
expertise and accountability in administrative practices.
Japarov assured the MPs that the successful development of
Kyrgyzstan could only be achieved if they worked for the benefit of
the people, leaving their own interests at the door.
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