UNOPS and Ministry of State for Administrative Reform Organize a National Workshop on Digital Transformation in Lebanon

The workshop started with welcoming remarks emphasizing the importance of adopting an integrated, institutional approach to governing digital transformation in Lebanon. This was followed by a presentation by the Minister of State for Administrative Reform, Dr. Fadi Makki, who outlined the Ministry’s vision within the “Reinventing Government 2030” project and highlighted the role of digital transformation as a key enabler, stressing that: “Digital transformation is one of the core pillars of public sector reform and requires clear governance, institutional coordination and an implementable operating model.”

Ms. Suela Krifsa, representative of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), highlighted the Office’s role in supporting technical and implementation-oriented reform efforts, particularly in the areas of capacity building and the development of operating models, stating: 

“Local leadership at all levels remains critical to the success of digital transformation. UNOPS is pleased to cooperate with the Ministry of State for Administrative Reform in supporting efforts aimed at laying the foundations for an operational and sustainable framework for digital transformation in Lebanon.”

The workshop included expert presentations on the current status of digital transformation in Lebanon, as well as comparative international experiences in digital governance, covering policy design, standard-setting, service delivery and oversight.

It concluded with an interactive discussion session bringing together representatives from ministries, public administrations, international organizations, and the private sector to exchange views on future directions for an appropriate operating model for Lebanon and to identify the institutional priorities necessary to support the digital transformation pathway in the country.

This workshop is part of a series of technical workshops launched by the Ministry of State for Administrative Reform, aimed at developing practical operating models to reshape the public sector in line with the objectives of modernizing public administration and enhancing its effectiveness.

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