“The Ivorian civil service is now attractive and presents a proud image.” This was the statement made by Anne Désirée Ouloto-Lamizana, Minister of State, Minister of Public Service and Administrative Modernization, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau, during the first ordinary session of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council (CESEC), at the invitation of Dr Eugène Aka Aouélé, President of the institution.
The public lecture was held under the theme: “Structural reforms and performance of the civil service in Côte d’Ivoire: challenges and prospects.”
According to the Minister of State in charge of Administrative Modernization, this progress has been made possible thanks to “a more ambitious vision of the President of the Republic aimed at profoundly transforming the Ivorian administration.”
“We are all proud of this civil service,” she said, emphasizing that performance, quality, and the pursuit of full user satisfaction have become key principles of a results-oriented public administration. She also highlighted the government’s strong push toward digitalization, driven by deep structural reforms.
However, far from being complacent, Anne Désirée Ouloto-Lamizana called on citizens to remain “clear-sighted and humble” in order to face upcoming challenges.
“We will go even further,” she promised, pointing to future reforms including recruitment improvements, more efficient and strategic deployment systems, enhanced digitalization, transformation of public sector jobs, and the strengthening of the Integrated System for the Management of Civil Servants and State Employees (SIGFAE).
At the end of the conference, Dr Eugène Aka Aouélé welcomed the minister’s presentation, stating that it would help deepen reflections and lead to better recommendations for the government.
Ali Badarah Konaté, Secretary of the CESEC bureau, added that the minister’s presentation demonstrated that her department is fully aware of global challenges and aligned with the President’s vision of making Côte d’Ivoire a leading nation.