According to Rwandan President Paul Kagame, senior and local government employees who spend most of their working hours in meetings are being cautioned.
Local media cited Kagame as saying that most state employees in Rwanda attend meetings rather than perform their tasks.
He said this in his final remarks at the 18th annual National Dialogue Council, also known as Umushyikirano.
When people try to contact you, they are that you are in meetings, and when they try the next day again, they are told the same thing, Kagame said. Kagame stated, "I've learned that some of you are always in meetings, some of which don't even provide any results for the country.
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He continued, "This is one of the justifications being utilized so you may spare time for your affairs.
Kagame said in the New Times that while gatherings are crucial for planning how to serve the public best, leaders must also set aside time for "the real business."
"This ought to be distinct from regular gatherings. He added that the same time could be employed for more significant tasks, noting that the outcomes of meetings are just as essential as the discussions themselves.
We should see that we are falling short of specific objectives, which should help drive us forward.
After a two-year break in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's Umushyikarano was held on Monday and Tuesday.
People from all walks of life in Rwanda could ask their leaders questions at the event.
President Kagame presides over Umushyikarano, which is also attended by ambassadors, members of the Cabinet and Parliament, as well as Rwandese living abroad.
Since 2003, the occasion has given rise to nation-building projects like Abunzi, which are groups that address issues through mediation before going to court.
