Canada: training programme on prevention of mass atrocities to take place in June
The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies is organising a two-and-a-half-day training programme on the prevention of mass atrocities.
The programme is geared towards, among others, government agency officials and senior staff, policymakers, diplomats and professionals from thinktanks. It will take place from 18 to 20 June.
There will be speakers from the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, UN Peacebuilding, and the Child Soldiers Initiative. There is more information on the institute's website here.
Nigeria: Lagos governor wants more young leaders in the civil service
Lagos state governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has said there is an urgent need to create conditions in which younger civil servants can attain leadership positions.
Fashola said the younger generation of Nigerians holds the key to vibrant public services. He made this speech while swearing in three newly appointed secretaries of state, the Nigerian newspaper Leadership reported.
US: veterans favoured in federal hiring practices
The Partnership for Public Service has called for a series of civil service reforms, but recommends keeping in place a controversial hiring process which favours applications from former US troops.
Government agencies select new employees based on a points system, and veterans are awarded extra points.
One former US marine who is opposed to the system is quoted by the Washington Post saying, "I am seeing former members of the military and military spouses get jobs that they are truly unqualified for."
Malaysia: civil service whistleblowers could be fired
The government's chief secretary Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa said civil servants found leaking government secrets may be sacked, the Malay Mail Online reported.
Hamsa said civil servants must ensure confidentiality for the sake of national security and the wellbeing of the public.
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