Benin: Artificial intelligence and digital technology at the heart of civil service recruitment reform
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Benin civil service: government wants to reduce the cost of competitive examinations (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Beninese government is considering reforming civil service recruitment to reduce candidates' costs and attract qualified profiles. A workshop on the project was held in Abomey with support from the World Bank and UNDP.
Benin: Artificial intelligence and digital technology at the heart of civil service recruitment reform (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Beninese government wants to modernize civil service recruitment to reduce costs for candidates and attract more young graduates. A workshop in Abomey focused on the skills sought, including data science and artificial intelligence.
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