The Executive Secretary of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), George Smith-Graham, is leading a six-member delegation to the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The conference, being held at the Kenya School of Government, is themed “Productivity for Fiscal Sustainability and Efficient Service Delivery” and has brought together government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and development partners from across Africa to discuss strategies for improving productivity and public sector performance.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Mr. Smith-Graham said the event provides a valuable platform for participants to exchange ideas and share practical solutions on enhancing efficiency in public service delivery.
“I am honoured to lead a six-member delegation from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to this important conference.
It offers a unique opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the continent on issues that are critical to improving public sector performance and ensuring fiscal sustainability,” he stated.
The Ghanaian delegation includes Mr. Cephas Amada, Dr. Bernard Adjei-Poku, Mr. Ambrose K. Boateng, Marie Assumpta Acheampong, and Abena Yeboah.
Together, they are participating in discussions focused on strengthening the relationship between pay and performance, improving productivity, and managing public sector wage bills sustainably.
According to Mr. Smith-Graham, the conference comes at a crucial time for Ghana as the country advances reforms within the public sector.
“This conference presents an important opportunity for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to learn from regional experiences and best practices that can support Ghana’s ongoing public sector reforms,” he said.
He noted that lessons from the conference would contribute to preparations for the transition to the Independent Emoluments Commission and help advance efforts to promote accountability, productivity, and efficient service delivery within Ghana’s public sector.
“The insights gained will be valuable as we prepare for the transition to the Independent Emoluments Commission, promote a culture of accountability and productivity, and contribute to national conversations on performance and fiscal sustainability,” he added.
Mr. Smith-Graham expressed optimism that the engagements in Nairobi would yield practical recommendations that could be adapted to strengthen public service delivery and productivity in Ghana.
“We look forward to meaningful engagements and to bringing home lessons that will help strengthen public service delivery and productivity in Ghana,” he concluded.
The National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform for African countries to share innovative approaches to governance, performance management, and sustainable public sector development.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
