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Seventh Cycle of the Sustainability Key Elements Program (SKEP) Launched with Participation of 83 Government Entities

Published on 2026-01-08

The Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) has announced the commencement of the seventh cycle of the Sustainability Key Elements Program, with the participation of 83 government entities, aiming to enhance expenditure efficiency methodologies and practices within these entities.

The Sustainability Key Elements Program supports change management in expenditure efficiency practices within government entities. It serves as a diagnostic tool that identifies performance gaps in the practices standardized by EXPRO, focuses on key areas for improvement and causes of waste, and charts a roadmap for improving the maturity of practices across the expenditure lifecycle.

The seventh cycle includes workshops introducing the program's strategy and roadmap through to 2030, as well as key developments and updates to the program's standards and indicators. This aims to elevate the readiness of government entities, ensure the application of best practices and methodologies, and identify strengths and opportunities for improvement to achieve sustainability in expenditure efficiency. This cycle of the SKEP Program aims to contribute to directing government resources in line with national strategies, enhancing financial sustainability, and raising performance efficiency in the government sector by evaluating and improving institutional practices. It also supports government entities in adopting advanced work methods for managing resources efficiently and effectively, in addition to striving for excellence in applying best practices throughout the expenditure lifecycle. This is achieved by providing the necessary tools to ensure continuous improvement in expenditure efficiency practices within government entities and leading efforts to implement the policies, methodologies, and guides developed by EXPRO to achieve an impact on the sustainability of government expenditure efficiency.

The expenditure lifecycle consists of seven main pillars, encompassing practices and standards adopted by entities and evaluated through a model for measuring maturity levels in expenditure efficiency according to specific criteria and mechanisms. The seven pillars include: Leadership and Strategy, Planning and Preparation, Capacity Building, Procurement, Projects, Assets and Facilities, and Impact Measurement.

The performance evaluation of entities participating in SKEP Program is conducted using an integrated model for measuring institutional maturity levels in expenditure efficiency. This utilizes criteria and mechanisms approved by EXPRO, with the participation of members of the Independent Committee for SKEP program, which includes a number of leaders from government entities and independent experts from the private sector.

EXPRO supports government entities in enhancing expenditure efficiency, optimizing public procurement, and improving the quality of projects, assets, and facilities. Additionally, it strengthens infrastructure, programs, initiatives, and operational planning, develops policies, regulations, and methodologies, and builds national talent capabilities.

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