Ethiopian Public Service University Joins Prestigious International Project to Modernize Public Sector Leadership
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Caserta, Italy – A delegation from the Ethiopian Public Service University (EPSU), led by its President Dr. Nigus Tadesse, participated in the official launch of a major international capacity-building project held in Italy from February 10-12, 2026. The official launching ceremony took place on the morning of February 10 at the Royal Palace of Caserta, headquarters of Italy's National School of Administration (SNA-Scuola Nazionale dell'Amministrazione), followed by high-level professional meetings in Rome.
The project, titled "Strengthening the skills, expertise, and knowledge of senior public officials in Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tunisia," was officially launched by Italy's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, and the President of the SNA, Professor Paola Severino. With total funding of approximately €6.5 million, the initiative will provide training to senior public officials from the four participating countries in strategic areas critical to national development.
The ceremony brought together delegations from the four African pilot nations alongside representatives of key Italian institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Department of Public Administration of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and the Mattei Plan Mission Structure.
In his address, Deputy Minister Cirielli underscored Italy's commitment to the initiative, revealing its origins during the G7 high-level meeting on training that he chaired in Caserta in October 2024. "I strongly supported this project, which was conceived during the G7 high-level meeting on training that I chaired in October 2024 right here in Caserta, and I thank Minister Tajani for believing in the initiative," the Deputy Minister stated. Professor Paola Severino, President of the SNA, echoed this sentiment, affirming that the SNA was ready to seize the opportunity and, through collaboration with the Foreign Ministry and other partners, quickly implemented an initiative that could transform the Royal Palace of Caserta into an educational hub for Africa, within the framework of the Mattei Plan launched by President Meloni.
In his remarks, Dr. Nigus Tadesse emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration for Ethiopia's on-going public sector modernization efforts. "The collaboration of Ethiopian Public Service University with Italy's National School of Administration is not only vital for Ethiopia's public sector modernization but also furthers the longstanding relationship between our two nations," Dr. Nigus stated. He highlighted that the project's comprehensive training areas, ranging from digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity to public procurement, public policy, and debt management, directly align with Ethiopia's national strategic priorities of capacity building. With training set to commence in critical fields such as public debt management, innovative financial instruments, fiscal resource mobilization, investment promotion, and the energy and digital transition, the initiative promises to equip senior Ethiopian public officials with cutting-edge skills to enhance governance, drive efficiency, and foster innovation across the public sector. "This transfer of expertise," he added, "is crucial for building a more resilient, transparent, and effective public service, capable of supporting Ethiopia's efforts towards sustainable development”.
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