Myanmar Pay, Compensation, and Human Resource Management Review
The Myanmar Pay, Compensation and Human Resource Management Review was undertaken in 2015-2017 in response to the Government of Myanmar’s request for advice to inform compensation and human resource policies that reflect country-specific challenges...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2018
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/167501522309579124/Myanmar-pay-compensation-and-human-resource-management-review http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29619 |
| Summary: | The Myanmar Pay, Compensation and Human
Resource Management Review was undertaken in 2015-2017 in
response to the Government of Myanmar’s request for advice
to inform compensation and human resource policies that
reflect country-specific challenges. The analysis,
generously supported by Denmark, Australia and UK-DFID, was
jointly conducted by the Government of Myanmar and the World
Bank.In addition to the analysis, the review aimed to
develop capacity of government agencies responsible for
wage-bill and human resource management. Capacity
development happens within institutions, and can only be
effective, if government assumes strong ownership. In this
context, the Union Cabinet established the “Pay,
Compensation, and Human Resource Review Implementation
Inter-Ministerial Committee” comprising key ministries to
oversee the review. The World Bank team worked closely with
a task team in the Ministry of Planning and Finance.The main
methods used to review the government’s pay and compensation
system included: i) review of government regulations; ii)
analysis of administrative data; iii) focus group
discussions and a small survey to assess civil servants’
perception about pay and human resource functions; and iv) a
model that simulates the impact of potential changes to pay
and employment, customized to Myanmar’s circumstances. This
model can be applied by the Ministry of Planning and Finance
for future wage-bill planning. Specifically, the model
helped highlight that size of the wage bill is not an
immediate concern. Its rapid growth in recent years, as well
as growing fiscal vulnerabilities from potential external
shocks, demand closer attention to overall growth in the
public-sector wage bill. Future salary increases may need
careful targeting given the growing attractiveness of the
private sector as a career option for young talent and
professionals.The review also drills down on the education
sector. Constituting nearly 40 percent of the total
workforce employed by the Union Government, the education
sector makes up nearly one-half of the union budget’s wage
bill. The review also provides important context for teacher
policy on employment and pay, and suggests reform options
for managing teacher workforce for better education
outcomes.The findings suggest a series of policy priorities
for improving the performance of the civil service. The
report includes a wealth of findings and practical,
realistic recommendations. However, it is only the first
step on the long journey of evidence-based reforms to manage
wage bill and performance of the Myanmar civil service. The
Government of Myanmar and the Bank will continue to work
together during implementation of the recommendations, and
for future research and analysis. |
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