State Council discusses proposal of programme for govt innovation

MUSCAT: The State Council Office discussed the proposal of National Programme for Excellent Performance and Government Innovation.

The office held its second meeting of the third annual sitting of the sixth term on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri in the presence of the office members and the secretary-general of the State Council. It hosted Nashi’ah bint Saud al Kharousiyah, chairperson of the committee tasked with studying the proposal and the committee members.

Al Kharousiyah explained that the aim of the programme is to enable the government departments to achieve citizens’ well-being and fulfil the requirements and aspirations of the society in getting excellent government services.

The programme also targets to create a quantum leap in the government’s performance, boost the level of competitiveness in the Sultanate, reward excellent performance on the levels of individual and organisations, support the government’s goals in the field of innovation, spreading the culture of excellence and creating conducive work environment.

The office reviewed proposals presented by the members of the State Council and a number of reports and messages received from several entities. It also reviewed what has already been implemented from the decisions previously taken by the office. It also reviewed the activities of the period the second follow-up report of the the committees during between the first and meeting.

In its meeting, the State Council Office determined the agenda of the upcoming State Council meeting.