The government has rolled out a new performance system called GPMS to make public service more practical, simple and focused on results, and the step aims to help ministries and agencies plan, track and improve their work with clearer goals and tools. Under the new approach, each ministry and its departments will prepare a three-year strategic plan that sets priorities, and from that plan they will make yearly performance plans so results are linked to steady action and measured outcomes. The system replaces the older annual agreement model and asks teams to think ahead, set sensible targets and report on progress in plain language so citizens and leaders can see what is being done. A software platform has been set up so plans and reports can be submitted in one place, which makes sharing information easier and cuts paperwork. To make the load manageable, ministries are grouped into seven clusters based on their work so similar agencies can learn from each other and share ideas. The GPMS also identifies four key areas for performance work and asks each office to fit their activities to the wider national plan and budget, helping money and effort move toward the same goals. At the end of each year, an advisory body will review the reports and approve overall performance, which gives ministries clear feedback and a chance to correct course. The new guidelines describe how to make plans, run programs, monitor results and evaluate progress, and they aim to build a steady cycle of planning, doing and learning that helps services improve over time. Staff training, clear roles and simple reporting are part of the plan so workers at all levels can take part without extra confusion. By asking for a three-year horizon, the system encourages longer-term thinking while still keeping annual checks so managers can adjust quickly when needed. The move also aims to reduce duplication, improve coordination across ministries and make it easier to spot what works so successful ideas can be copied. For citizens, clearer performance plans and reports can mean more reliable services and smarter use of public funds. The design encourages productive feedback between managers and advisors, and it sets up a practical path for steady improvement by linking plans, software, measurement and review. Training, simple tools and pilots will help turn plans into action and share results. With steady use, GPMS can build clearer public records, improve service delivery and help teams focus on practical results for citizens. and learning. Together.
