The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) recently completed its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for civil servants from Cambodia. The two-week program, held in New Delhi from September 23 to October 4, 2024, was a collaborative effort between the NCGG and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The event saw the participation of 39 senior and mid-level civil servants from Cambodia, representing key ministries like the Ministry of Economy & Finance and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovations.
The officers who attended the training held various important roles in their government, such as Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Director. The program aimed to help these civil servants learn about public policy, governance, and the best practices that can be applied in their own country to improve governance and service delivery.
Valedictory Session Highlights Collaboration Between India and Cambodia
The valedictory session of the training program was chaired by Shri V Srinivas, Director General of NCGG and Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). In his speech, Shri Srinivas emphasized the long-standing collaboration between India and Cambodia. He pointed out that both countries face similar challenges and have similar goals in areas such as science, technology, and infrastructure development.
Shri Srinivas also highlighted how transformative initiatives like Aadhaar, India’s digital identification system, have helped improve subsidy transfers and other public services. He discussed India’s vision of inclusive governance, which focuses on reforms that use digital platforms to bring citizens closer to the government. Programs like PM Gati Shakti, which aims to create modern infrastructure in India, were also discussed. Shri Srinivas encouraged the Cambodian civil servants to apply some of the practices they learned during the training to boost their country’s infrastructure and digital platforms.
Insightful Presentations by Cambodian Civil Servants
During the program, the Cambodian participants showcased their knowledge and learnings through three detailed presentations. These presentations covered important topics such as:
- National Science Policy for Cambodia
- Rationalizing Expenditure Plan for Infrastructure and Growth
- Governance Reforms and Digital Transformation in Cambodia
These presentations reflected the officers’ understanding of how they could apply the new skills and knowledge gained during the training to improve governance in Cambodia.
Cambodia’s Appreciation for India’s Support
Mr. Ith Hunly, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Science and Technology Innovations and the Head of Cambodia’s delegation, spoke at the event. He expressed his gratitude to the Indian government for organizing such a comprehensive training program. He appreciated how the program would help participants implement better governance practices in Cambodia. Mr. Hunly also mentioned the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Cambodia and encouraged more such training programs for future officers.
Overview of the Training Program
Dr. B S Bisht, Associate Professor at NCGG and the Course Coordinator, provided an overview of the training program. He explained that the two-week program was divided into two parts. The first week focused on academic sessions where the participants learned about public policy and governance. The second week involved exposure visits, where the civil servants were able to see real-life examples of governance practices in action.
The NCGG team, including Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Shri Brijesh Bisht, and Ms. Monisha Bahuguna, played key roles in organizing the program.
NCGG’s Growing Global Reach
The NCGG has trained civil servants from 33 countries, including nations like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam, and Tanzania. The center’s international engagement continues to grow, with plans to conduct capacity-building programs for regions such as the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
The NCGG is also planning specialized training for countries in BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), further expanding its global outreach.
Conclusion
The successful completion of the 6th Training Program for Cambodian Civil Servants by NCGG marks another milestone in India’s efforts to build strong international partnerships in governance and public policy. Through such programs, civil servants from various countries can learn new skills and approaches, which they can then apply in their home countries to improve governance and service delivery.
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