Government Halt on Appointments for State-Owned Enterprise Boards Following an Overwhelming Response of Job Applications in Romania

Romania's Ministry of Economy has halted the process of receiving applications for management positions in state-owned companies, due to an overwhelming response. The move comes as part of the government's initiative to appoint new leadership for the Agency for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Performance of Public Enterprises (AMEPIP).

The decision to pause the application process was announced on August 27, following the receipt of over 2,000 CVs in less than a week. According to reports, more than 600 CVs were submitted in just 24 hours for the management positions in state-owned companies.

Radu Mirută, the Minister of Economy, issued a call for professionals with legal, economic, and managerial experience on August 21. The call was made to help turn around the state-owned companies, a crucial step for Romania to receive funding under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The PNRR requires Romania to ensure proper governance of its state-owned enterprises.

The appointment of new leadership for AMEPIP is a significant step towards ensuring proper governance of Romania's state-owned enterprises. AMEPIP plays a crucial role in Romania's PNRR funding, as its leadership will oversee the management and performance of the state-owned enterprises.

The Ministry of Economy plans to carefully analyze all the applications received. Given the large number of applications, the human resources currently available for processing may not be sufficient. As a result, the ministry has decided to pause the application process to allow for a thorough and fair evaluation of all applications.

It is worth noting that the search results do not provide information about who criticized the opening of applications for positions in the boards of state enterprises on August 21st. However, the announcement was made in a Facebook post, as quoted by Hotnews.ro.

The Ministry of Economy launched an option on its website for specialists to apply for management positions or as administrators in state-owned companies. The ministry encourages interested professionals to check its website regularly for updates on the application process.

In conclusion, the overwhelming response to the call for applications for management positions in Romania's state-owned companies underscores the importance of good leadership in these enterprises. The ministry's decision to pause the application process is a testament to its commitment to ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of all applications. As the process continues, it is expected that Romania will take a significant step towards ensuring proper governance of its state-owned enterprises, a critical requirement for PNRR funding.