Madam Speaker, since Monday 16 February 2009, Public Service Commissions from across Africa gathered in Cape Town for the first general assembly of the association. The aim of the gathering, amongst other things, is to discuss how to improve public service on the continent.
The ANC believes that the Association of African Public Service Commissions, known as AAPSComs, has the challenge of linking its work to continental initiatives currently unfolding within the AU, including continental integration.
The ANC believes that the outcomes of this gathering will help us set standards and targets for the performance of our public services. We need to constantly improve our delivery of service to our people. "Working together, we can do more". Vote ANC. [Applause.]