MINSTRY OF WORKS AND PUBLIC ASSETS (MOWPA)
The Ministry of Works and Public Assets is charged with the responsibility to design, co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and programmes for the development of physical and social infrastructure (buildings, the road sector) and management of public assets.
Development of policies and programmes that improve public infrastructure including housing. Plan, develop, supervise, and maintain policies and programmes for an economically effective and efficient road infrastructure. Manage public works including Government buildings and residential quarters for public officers and maintenance of all public assets. Promote and regulate standards in the construction industry
Vision
A reliable, safe works, road infrastructure and effective management Government assets.
Mission
Promote adequate, reliable, safe and well maintained public works / infrastructure and improved assets management.
Core Values
Objectives of the Ministry
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To develop appropriate policies and programmes for a safe, reliable and sustainable national road network for the enhancement of economic growth and development.
To effectively manage all government physical assets. To regulate the Institution of Engineers and Architects Increase efficiency and improve effectiveness in service delivery of public assets. Improve the stock and quality of road infrastructure Strengthen the national construction and infrastructure industry.
The Ministry consists of two main components
1. Administrative Wing headed by the Permanent Secretary (PS)
The Administrative Wing provides advisory services and managerial support to the Ministry for the formulation and implementation of programmes. The Ministry has constituted a Change Management team to move forward the reform process, especially the recommendations contained in the Management and Functional Review Report of the Ministry.
2. Professional Wing headed by the Chief Director (before then entitled as Professional Head)
The professional Head provides technical advice, coordinate and supervise the development and review of policies, programmes and strategies relating to Works and Public Assets and Supervise and Coordinate the staff activities of the Professional Wing of the Ministry for efficient and effective service delivery.
The Ministry is headed by the Minister who is assisted by a Deputy Minister. The main objective of the Minister and the Deputy Minister is to drive and implement the President’s vision relating to Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness as outlined under cluster 3 of the (Medium Term National Development Plan) MTNDP.
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