Performance and Efficiency of Public Sector in Independent Namibia

Flashcards about performance and efficiency of the Public Sector in Independent Namibia.

What is the role of Public Sector Performance (PSP) in a country's economy?

PSP serves as the backbone for economic welfare and stabilization.

According to the notes, what are the consequences of poor Public Sector Performance (PSP) and Public Sector Efficiency (PSE)?

Poor PSP and PSE negatively impact the economic performance of a country.

What was a major challenge in many post-colonial states regarding economic stabilization?

Corruption and maladministration hindered the proper use and management of public resources.

What was the state of income distribution in Namibia at the time of independence?

Namibia inherited an economy with a highly skewed income distribution towards resourceful minorities, while the majority of inhabitants were in absolute poverty.

What is the Namibian government's priority since independence?

Improving the equality and quality of life for every Namibian, regardless of their race, color, or status.

What were the goals of the reform measures adopted by the Namibian government?

To reduce interracial and interethnic differences, achieve high and sustained economic growth, create employment opportunities, and reduce poverty and income inequality.

What were the primary goals of the National Reconciliation Policy in independent Namibia?

To promote social, economic, and political stability and to unite all Namibians, irrespective of their colour or ethnicity, in order to amend the discriminatory mess of the pre-independent colonial government.

According to the notes, what has been the trend of inequality and poverty in Namibia since independence?

Inequality and poverty have decreased, but at a plodding pace.

What does the slow technical progress in Namibia since independence imply?

The country has not been using its inputs efficiently to maximize its outputs.

Why is there a need for an improvement in service delivery, even with new policy changes?

To maintain economic stability and accelerate growth.

What specific expenditures does the document suggest reducing to improve public sector efficiency?

Wasteful expenditure on the wage bill, commissions, and bonuses.

What is the recommendation regarding public investment focus?

Public investment should focus more on education and healthcare infrastructure rather than on education and healthcare personnel and other consumables.

What issue is highlighted regarding the terms of the National Development Plan and the President?

There is an inconsistency between the term of the National Development Plan and the term of a sitting president, which makes it difficult to assess the head of government’s performance.

What issue is identified with the number of national action plans and policy documents?

There are too many national action plans and policy documents, which could lead to confusion among bureaucrats and make it difficult to know which to effectively utilize.