Approved during its first Cabinet meeting, the plan places strong emphasis on limiting political involvement in education and the civil service as part of a broader effort to improve efficiency and institutional neutrality.

Ending political influence in education and administration

A central proposal is to eliminate politically affiliated student organisations from university campuses. In their place, the government plans to establish neutral “Student Councils” within the next 90 days, aiming to curb political interference in academic environments.

At the same time, the reforms seek to bar civil servants and teachers from maintaining ties with political parties. The government also intends to dismantle partisan trade unions, with the goal of creating a more professional and impartial public sector.

The reform package includes measures to increase transparency among public officials. Authorities plan to form a powerful committee tasked with examining the assets of senior politicians and officials dating back to 1991.

In addition, a digital system will be introduced to track financial holdings such as bank accounts and share ownership. This registry is expected to help identify suspicious transactions. The government also intends to implement a national integrity framework alongside stronger protections for whistleblowers.

Streamlining government structure

As part of efforts to reduce bureaucracy and costs, the number of federal ministries is set to be cut to 17 within 30 days. Inefficient boards and committees may be merged or dissolved.

To improve performance, public sector roles will be evaluated using specific key performance indicators, linking accountability directly to job responsibilities.

A major focus of the plan is digital transformation. The government aims to make the National ID the primary means of accessing public services. It also plans to introduce fully digital, “faceless” systems for services such as passports, driving licences and citizenship documentation.

Further initiatives include a unified national digital governance platform, wider use of electronic signatures and systems for real-time complaint resolution.

The agenda also outlines steps to encourage investment and simplify business operations. These include reducing the time required to register start-ups to just two days and introducing a single-window approval system for large-scale projects.

Other proposals cover a range of sectors. These include setting minimum support prices for agricultural products, ensuring that hospitals allocate 10 per cent of beds free of charge, and reforming public procurement to prioritise value for money.

The reforms extend into areas such as energy exports, urban planning, tax digitisation and transport safety. Together, they reflect a wider attempt to modernise governance and improve service delivery across the country.

According to the government, implementation will follow strict timelines across ministries, with progress monitored closely by the Prime Minister’s Office.