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Wednesday, 26 June, 2024
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The Concluding Event of the UN World Public Service Forum Held in the Republic of Korea

At the end of the event, a panel discussion featured the participation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea, and ministers and deputies from various countries.

During the panel discussion, the First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, spoke about the reforms carried out in public administration and gender equality in Georgia. She emphasized the importance of increasing the role of women in the public sector, their involvement in decision-making processes, and Georgia's achievements in this area.

"Empowerment of women is one of the main priorities of the Government of Georgia. As a result of the implemented reforms, 47% of those employed in managerial positions in the public service are women. Additionally, among the employees in the Ministry of Justice, 59% of those in managerial positions are women. The state continues to strengthen the role of women in public service, monitor relevant governmental processes, and promote gender mainstreaming through parliamentary councils," noted Tamar Tkeshelashvili.

The International Public Service Forum was held over three days. The purpose of the forum was to share best practices regarding achievements, challenges, and future prospects in public administration and public service delivery.

The UN Public Services Forum will be held in Georgia in 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Justice.

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Georgian Justice Minister Meets Croatian Counterpart

Georgia’s Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, met with Croatia’s Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation, Damir Habijan, on the sidelines of the OECD Global Forum in Istanbul.

The discussions focused on the importance of digital transformation and harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and accessibility of justice systems and strengthen the rule of law.

The meeting highlighted the effective cooperation between the justice ministries of the two countries in areas including the rehabilitation and social reintegration of convicted persons and probationers, the effective management of the penitentiary system, and the harmonization of national legislation with the European Union’s legal framework.

Paata Salia briefed his Croatian counterpart on the priorities of Georgia’s Ministry of Justice, including upholding the rule of law and further improving human rights protection standards. The ministers also discussed successful reforms implemented in Georgia’s penitentiary system.

The Georgian Justice Minister also outlined the reforms undertaken in Georgia to advance digital transformation and introduce innovative technologies. He emphasized that the ultimate goal of digital transformation is to make citizens’ interactions with public institutions simpler and more convenient by providing fast and accessible services.

The meeting was also attended by Bekа Dzamashvili, First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia, and Aleksandre Jishkariani, Consul General of Georgia in Istanbul.