Romania's Ministry of Development Planning and Administration to trim over 500 jobs as part of a cost-reduction strategy.
Tossing out 500 jobs: Romania's Development Ministry gets a makeover
In a bold move, Romanian Development Minister Cseke Attila announced the ministry he leads will undergo a significant makeover, slashing over 500 positions and two of its subordinate institutions - the National Housing Agency (ANL) and the National Institute of Administration (INA).
This reorganization comes in line with state institutions aiming to trim their spending. According to Attila, by eliminating these positions and merging the two institutions, the ministry will save RON 22.6 million (EUR 4.5 million) annually.
The minister promised quick action within his first 100 days in office, delivering on promises like paying off inherited debts, doubling the absorption rate of European funds, and revitalizing seismic safety and nursery construction programs. Now, Attila aims to make the ministry more efficient.
The ANL, responsible for building social housing, and the INA, providing professional training for public officials and public sector employees, will cease to exist as separate entities. This move may cause concerns about the impact on public services and potential job losses.
Staying true to his word on efficiency, the ministry will also "align" the salaries of directors at the National Investment Company (CNI) with public employee salaries, with seniority and management bonuses capped at 40% of the base salary.
The reorganization process doesn't seem to halt the Development Ministry's mission to drive Romania's development. In fact, it appears to be part of a broader trend towards budget-conscious government decisions, potentially driven by economic challenges, shifts in political priorities, or the need for EU compliance. Whether this restructuring will yield positive outcomes is yet to be seen.
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(Photo Source: Cseke Attila on Facebook)
- The reorganization of the Development Ministry in Romania includes the elimination of over 500 positions and the merging of two institutions, which were responsible for business activities, such as the National Housing Agency (ANL), involved in building social housing, and the National Institute of Administration (INA), providing professional training for government employees.
- In line with the government's efforts to trim spending and improve efficiency, the Development Ministry plans to align the salaries of directors at the National Investment Company (CNI) with public employee salaries, thereby affecting the finance sector by imposing caps on seniority and management bonuses.
