MoU Between India and Republic of The Gambia
Source : Indian Express
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What is we discuss under MoU Between India and Republic of The Gambia ?
- Facts About News
- How does this MoU helpful ?
- India and Gambia Relation
Why in News ?
Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and the Public Service Commission, Office of the President, Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
Key Facts
- The major areas of cooperation under this MoU would include
- Improving Performance Management System in Government
- Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme
- E-recruitment in Government
- To strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
- This will facilitate a dialogue between Indian Government agencies and the agencies of the Republic of the Gambia.
- Gambia is keen to engage with India to promote cooperation in areas such as Improving Performance Management System in Government, Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme and, e-Recruitment in Government.
- MoU with the Republic of the Gambia will provide a legal framework to the cooperation between the two countries in Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
- This will improve upon the existing system of governance by learning, sharing and exchanging administrative experiences in the area of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms and instill a greater sense of responsiveness, accountability and transparency.
Need For MoU
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- Government of India has taken up a goal of quantum shift in delivery of Government Services across the country.
- Also aims to further Government’s efforts at revamping of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms which is relevant in the context of the goal of ‘Minimum Government with Maximum Governance’.
How does this helpful ?
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- The MoU will help in understanding the personnel administration of both the countries.
- Enable in improving the system of governance through replicating, adapting and innovating some of the best practices and processes.
- Each country will be responsible for its expenditure in connection with the implementation of this MoU.
- Actual amount of expenditure will depend on the activities that may be undertaken under the MoU.
The Gambia
- Republic of the Gambia, is a country in West Africa
- Gambia’s economy is dominated by farming, fishing, and especially, tourism.
- Senegal surrounds the Gambia on three sides an the fourth side coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.
- India is The Gambia’s third largest trading partner, after China and Senegal.
- India is the second largest destination for The Gambia’s exports.
- The main commodities exported by India to The Gambia are cotton yarn, fabrics and made-ups, cosmetics, toiletries, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and semi-finished iron and steel products.
- Citizens of The Gambia are eligible for scholarships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
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