MFNCA highlights performance indicators for half-year 2009

He praised the efforts exerted by the employees for supporting the Ministry's role at the federal level.

Dr Gargash stressed the importance of upholding the momentum of progress and achieving more through a creative and innovative outlook. He also highlighted the need to enhance human resources skills and improve administration systems at the Ministry.

"It is vital to invest in promoting teamwork and enhancing the culture of improvement for strengthening institutional performance,"

Dr Gargash said.

Tariq Lootah, Director General of the Ministry, presented the performance indicators and highlighted the steps taken to enhance performance levels, the effect of which was felt in the first half of 2009.

Lootah explained the Ministry's efforts in developing practical mechanisms to achieve its objectives that complement the goals of the federal government. The Ministry has launched a comprehensive executive plan for 2009, which is realistic and flexible, and ensures benefiting from available resources efficiently to achieve the targets of the Ministry.

The targets achieved by the various departments include: Strategic Planning (100%); Human Resources and Finance (71.6%); Government Communication (80%) and Information Technology (82%).

He also showcased examples related to the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Programme and the Ministry's plan for institutional excellence. The meeting was held in line with the Ministry's programme to bring in best practices to measure performance and follow-up on operational plans.

Dr Saeed Al Ghufli, Executive Director, and directors of various departments at the Ministry, attended the meeting.