A wind of modernization is blowing through the Ivorian civil service. This Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Yamoussoukro, the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Modernization took a decisive step by opening the workshop to validate the draft decree setting out the new evaluation procedures for civil servants and state employees.

This initiative marks a major step in the overall overhaul of the Ivorian state apparatus.

Performance evaluation: The new driving force of the Administration

Representing Minister of State Anne Désirée Ouloto-Lamizana, Deputy Chief of Staff Jérôme Kouamé Yao set the tone at the opening ceremony. According to him, this reform is not a mere formality:

“Evaluation is not an administrative constraint; it is the driving force behind an efficient, fair, and credible administration.” — Jérôme Kouamé Yao , Deputy Chief of Staff

The objective is clear: to abandon the old purely administrative rating system in order to install a modern mechanism based on performance, actual results and achievement of outcomes.

What will change in concrete terms

In accordance with Law No. 2023-892 of November 23, 2023, concerning the General Statute of the Civil Service, the new system is based on four pillars:

1. Individual objectives defined in advance.
2. Continuous monitoring of agents throughout the year.
3. Regular periodic interviews between civil servants and their superiors.
4. A multi-criteria assessment directly linked to career management and development.

Putting an end to subjectivity: A "silent revolution"

For the Director General of the Civil Service and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Soro Gninagafol, this project embodies a true paradigm shift. He highlighted the limitations of the current system, often considered too subjective and disconnected from the realities on the ground, career development, and training needs.

The shift to continuous evaluation is being called a "silent revolution." This model will not only reward merit but also allow for the rapid detection of staff difficulties in order to offer them appropriate support.

A consensus sought for a quality public service

The aim of this workshop is to build a transparent and equitable system, capable of reassuring staff while demanding efficiency from them. It seeks to reconcile the overall performance of the public service with civil servants' right to fair career progression.

The forces present in the workshop:

1. Directors and human resources managers
2. Representatives of the institutions of the Republic
3. Trade unions

The participants are tasked with meticulously examining the criteria and tools of this future decree. Ultimately, the conclusions of this work will lead to a consensus-based regulatory text, aimed at definitively establishing a results-oriented culture and improving the quality of service provided to Ivorian citizens.