{"id":16414,"date":"2022-12-04T14:27:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T10:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/%d8%a8%d9%85%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%a9-%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%8f%d9%84%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9\/"},"modified":"2022-12-05T14:02:30","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T10:02:30","slug":"royal-blessing-for-the-the-national-initiative-for-the-development-of-local-governance-launched-by-the-royal-academy-of-management-in-partnership-with-the-ministry-of-interior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/en\/royal-blessing-for-the-the-national-initiative-for-the-development-of-local-governance-launched-by-the-royal-academy-of-management-in-partnership-with-the-ministry-of-interior\/","title":{"rendered":"With the Royal blessing of His Majesty, the Royal Academy of Management launches \u201cThe National Initiative for the Development of Local Governance\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16414\" class=\"elementor elementor-16414\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6409f99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"6409f99\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-282001e\" data-id=\"282001e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fafac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18fafac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\r\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:right;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Muscat \u2013 November 27, 2022<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cThe National Initiative for the Development of Local Governance\u201d organised by the Royal Academy of Management in partnership with the Ministry of Interior and the Governorates was launched under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior.\u00a0 His Excellency attended the opening ceremony of the initiative, which will support His Highness and Their Excellencies the Governors, Their Excellencies the Governors\u00a0of Muscat and Dhofar Municipalities in achieving balanced local development in accordance with the directions of Oman Vision 2040.\u00a0 This will be achieved by strengthening their skills in governance and economic decentralisation, and providing them with best practices in local government, positively affecting the governorates&#8217; development and competitiveness.<\/p><div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">\u201cHis Excellency Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, and the ceremony\u2019s patron, expressed his deepest <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">appreciation<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> and utmost gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">establishing<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> the Royal Academy of Management and fo<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">r <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">his <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">co<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">ntinued generous <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">support in <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">harnessing the capabilities necessary to upgrade the <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">systems and processes<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> within <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">departments of the state\u2019s managerial apparatus.<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div><div><span style=\"color: black; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">This is in line with<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> the<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> requirements of the next stage of development in all governorates<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">. <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">I<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">t <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">demonstrates<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> His Majesty\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">keen <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">interest\u00a0through restructuring the state\u2019s managerial apparatus <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">royal decrees<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> that<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> outlin<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> a future vision for the blessed development process<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This process will <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">enabl<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> governorates to manage and invest their resources, and develop human resources, in <\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">a variety of<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> sectors<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">. It is<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\"> a fundamental pillar upon which the government relies in its own development process.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><p style=\"text-align: left;\">H.E. Dr. Ali Qassim Al Lawati, President of the Royal Academy of Management, explained that the launch of the initiative constitutes an important milestone for the Royal Academy of Management as it is one of the most important foundations for the future of Oman.\u00a0 The initiative supports local leaders and promotes economic decentralisation in accordance with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik\u2019s continuous emphasis and focus on the importance of establishing a decentralised\u00a0managerial structure for service and development processes in the governorates.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">His Excellency stated that the initiative is based on several pillars, including Royal Decree No. 36\/2022 regarding the issuance of the governorates system, and \u201cGrowth in the Governorates and Sustainable Cities\u201d as the national priority in Oman Vision 2040.\u00a0 He also emphasised the function and role of the Academy in the development of government leaders. His Excellency explained that the design of the National Initiative went through several stages in a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Interior and the Governorates.\u00a0 This involved input from His Highness, Their Excellencies the Governors, and Their Excellencies the Mayors of Muscat and Dhofar Municipalities to ensure the initiative is practical and reflects reality, guaranteeing a clear connection and integration between its components.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The initiative includes three main components: Programmes, Quality of Service Index, and Studies. The initiative will be implemented in cooperation with executive partners who have expertise and practical experience at regional and international levels.\u00a0 They also have the ability to understand the local context and future directions for the development of the governorates.\u00a0 The initiative focuses on legislation regulating local management in the governorates, plans and national programmes, and how best to benefit from international practices and expertise.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Governors Programme aims to enhance the capacity of local leaders (His Highness, Their Excellencies the Governors, and Their Excellencies the Governors\u00a0of Muscat and Dhofar Municipalities) in the governorates.\u00a0 It will promote equitable local development in line with the Sultanate of Oman&#8217;s economic decentralisation strategy. The programme includes three executive units as well as executive sessions that focus on competencies, leadership capabilities, governance and modern local management, and development projects. The programme also includes specialised external field meetings, internal field meetings, personal support sessions, and a national forum for local government. Through the programme, the Royal Academy of Management, in partnership with the executive partners, will host inspiring international leadership experts who have executive experience in leadership and strategy.\u00a0 They will present successful experiences and practices in management and local development that are relevant to the comparative advantages of the Sultanate\u2019s governorates. In addition, they will present pioneering development projects in various fields that have had an impact on local development, diversifying their economy and attracting investments.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Another component of the initiative is the \u201cQuality of Service Index\u201d, which aims to build a quantitative assessment system that will help in monitoring and developing the level of services provided in the governorates to beneficiaries.\u00a0 This will be done in a way that enhances the competitiveness of services and measures levels of satisfaction.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The initiative also includes \u201cStudies\u201d, which involves researching the current status\u00a0and the future of local government, to assist in the formation of public policies. This component is concerned with conducting studies on the future of local government and the development of governorates around the world, helping to forecast the future and lay the groundwork for dealing with its challenges and developing effective strategies. Topics include local thought leadership institutions such as community innovation centres, governorates and sustainable development, and competitive city experiences.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;The National Initiative for the Development of Local Governance&#8221; will be implemented in partnership with a number of prominent local, regional, and international institutions in developing local government and enhancing leadership capabilities.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ceremony also included the launch of the electronic platform for the National Initiative, as well as specialised sessions entitled: &#8220;Sublime Directives and Future Visions for the Development of the Governorates&#8221; chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Saidi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs.\u00a0 Speeches were given by His Excellency Dr. Saeed bin Mohammad Al Saqri, Minister of Economy and His Excellency Dr. Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri, Head of the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, and Eng. Mohammed bin Saif Al Amri, Director of Governorates Affairs at the Ministry of Interior. The second session, entitled \u201cGovernance in Local Government in accordance with Oman&#8217;s Vision 2040 and the Governorates System\u201d included five papers presented by officials and specialists in local government and development from various government departments.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Royal Academy of Management has been blessed by the honorary patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik since its establishment in January 2022. 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