Overview

The Public Sector and Modernization Unit is the leading government agency for reform initiatives in the management and administration of the Belize Public Service.  The Unit collects and makes available information on modernization endeavours of each government Ministry.  It brings awareness of good governance principles and encourages the practice of good governance through the Public Service.  One of the strategic Goals of the Unit is increased efficiency in the delivery of public services through competent management of its resources.

Definitions
Governance: is the competent management of resources and businesses in a manner that is transparent, accountable and responsive.

Modernization or Reform: is the improvement of performance standards and service delivery through updating, rejuvenating, transforming PEOPLE and SYSTEMS.

Advisory Body
The Council on Good Governance and Public Sector Modernization (CGM) was launched in June, 2006 to advise the Minister for the Public Service on matters pertaining to Good Governance and Public Sector Modernization.  For purposes of effectiveness and efficiency, there is one body, and itsCode of Ethics and Terms of Reference is accessible through the Website Portal.  There are nine members and one chairman whose combined expertise is wide, ranging from the private and public sector management, financial management, unionism and social sector involvement.  The ten members are each recognized as leaders in their own right and do not particularly represent an organization.

Services
The Unit focuses its effort in bringing awareness to good governance principles and the machinery of government, improving the communication of the Public Service with its stakeholders, initiating and implementing Policies aimed at transforming people, the businesses processes and the systems within the Public Service.