Minister of State for Administrative Development Fadi Makki said the current government won its vote of confidence on merit. He said it rested on the government’s performance and its handling of key files. The government, he stressed, is moving ahead with financial and administrative reform and with restructuring public institutions.
In an exclusive interview with The Speech, Minister Makki reviewed the main milestones of the government’s work. It has completed a package of laws and financial reforms linked to the agreement with the International Monetary Fund. It has also completed first-grade appointments. These used an evaluation mechanism based on competitive and transparent criteria, not sectarian or personal considerations. Makki admitted there were obstacles, as the principle of rotation was not applied in some posts.
On politics and the weapons file, Makki said the government sticks to the ministerial statement. It calls for extending the state’s authority over all Lebanese territory. He called for opening channels of dialogue and a national defense strategy involving all parties. This, he said, would ease fears, rebuild trust and support the ongoing negotiations.
Makki also described the plan to reform the public sector and rebuild institutions through 2030. It rests on three main pillars:
- Governance: A comprehensive master plan to resolve overlapping powers between ministries and regulatory bodies.
- Human resources: A census and upskilling of current staff, plus recruiting young talent for digital transformation and strategic planning.
- Services and digital transformation: The launch of the “Dawlati” platform (dolati.gov.lb) to connect state departments and speed up transactions. A $150 million World Bank loan will support digital infrastructure and cybersecurity over five years.
On reconstruction, Makki said responsibility lies with the state, in coordination with international and regional support. This depends on all parties committing to the implementation of decisions and to the extension of state sovereignty.
