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Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Mr. Philemon Yang<br \/>Opening of the ninety-ninth session of the International Civil Service Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Tuesday, 18 March 2025,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<strong> \u00a0(As delivered)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Excellencies,<\/p>\n<p>Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n<p>Good morning,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for the opportunity to address you, the International Civil Service Commission.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As an integral component of the United Nations system, the Commission unites international civil servants under a common framework:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>streamlining operations,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>enhancing efficiency, and<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>fostering coordination across the United Nations common system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As the Commission convenes for its ninety-ninth session, it does so in a landmark year, one marking half a century of service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Over the past five decades, the Commission\u2019s membership has expanded significantly, encompassing 28 organizations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It stands as an authoritative body for thousands of international civil servants spread across the entire globe and working on diverse issues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the Commission\u2019s work regulates our common system, setting the standards of conduct, and formulating policies on remuneration and benefits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It also establishes recruitment criteria to ensure that only the most qualified personnel are selected, in line with Article 101 of the United Nations Charter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Commission plays a crucial role in facilitating mobility across the United Nations system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By harmonising conditions of service and promoting equitable treatment, it enables staff to transition between organizations, 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