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Content changes

• 2008 version structured in 7 Chapters, with 31 Articles (previously 3 main parts with 29 Articles)
• 2008 version less elaboration, more point form
• Choose to define different concepts
• Substantial objectives statement (9) replaces articles on purpose and scope
• Norms and principles in line with what deemed international practice:
  • respect for human right,
  • Rule of Law;
  • accessibility of public services;
  • people-centred public service;
  • open information systems;
  • efficiency and quality services;
  • modernisation and
  • provision for popular participation

• Some noticeable variations:
  • Issue of skill and updating of knowledge removed from discussion re “professionalism”
  • However, training systems and a network of training institutions specifically provided for
  • New chapter dealing with rights of public service employees, most notably introducing right to freedom of speech and association, i.e. public service unionisation, social benefits
  • Separate chapter re management and development of human resources

• 2008 version much more extensive, distinguishing roles at national; regional and continental level. Previously focussed on sensitisation – now legislative, executive and administrative initiatives and alignment of national reform initiatives with Charter content
• Much stronger role at continental level with special role for the Ministers’ Conference
• Reporting requirement to the African Union and its structures, with scope for the AU Assembly to take measures against defaulting state members