Dear EUPAN Colleagues,
As the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first
half of 2026 comes to an end, we would like to express our sincere appreciation
to all EUPAN members, observer countries and cooperating institutions for their
participation, active engagement and constructive contributions throughout this
term.
Reflecting on the past six months, this period has been characterized by
constructive dialogue, strong collaboration, and meaningful discussions that
greatly enriched our work within the Network.
During the Cyprus EUPAN Presidency, activities and discussions were
centered around three priority themes:
• Strategic Human Resource Management, with a focus on strategic
workforce planning and future skills;
• Evidence-Based Human Resource Decision-Making, supporting the
use of data and analytics in public administration.
• Strengthening Participation and Trust, through citizen-centric
services and digital transformation;
These themes were explored through the survey on “Retention of HR Data
and Evidence-Based HR Decision-Making in the Public Service”, as well
as during the two Presidency meetings held at Working-Level and DirectorsGeneral level.
Both meetings feature a rich and diverse programme of plenary
sessions, presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops and a
fireside chat, providing valuable opportunities to gain insights, exchange ideas,
share practical experiences and explore innovative approaches to common
challenges.
A key message emerging from the discussions was the need to harness
technological innovation while maintaining a strong focus on people,
leadership, skills and organizational culture. The exchanges highlighted both
the opportunities and challenges arising from digital transformation, together
with the growing role of data-driven approaches in supporting effective public
administration and practices. Particular attention was also placed on
strengthening citizen trust, fostering participation, and enhancing service
quality as essential elements of modern, responsive and inclusive public
administration.
We trust that the outcomes of the Cyprus Presidency have contributed to
strengthening collaboration within the EUPAN network and have provided
valuable input for its future work.
As we formally hand over the EUPAN Presidency to our Irish colleagues, we
extend our warmest wishes for a successful and productive term ahead. We
look forward to supporting their efforts and to continuing our collaboration within
the Network.
Thank you once again for your support, engagement and contribution
throughout this Presidency. We remain committed to our continued cooperation
and look forward to engaging with you in the coming EUPAN meetings.
Best Regards,
Elena Economidou Azina
Director
Public Administration and Personnel Department
Ministry of Finance, Cyprus
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