MP questions minister on early retirement programme insights

TDT | Manama

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MP Jalal Kadhem has submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister of Finance and National Economy, seeking detailed insights into the voluntary early retirement programme introduced in Bahrain.

This inquiry reflects a broader interest among lawmakers in assessing the effectiveness and ramifications of such initiatives on the public sector workforce.

In his question, MP Kadhem requests comprehensive data on the number of participants in the programme since its inception.

He seeks to ascertain the total number of public sector employees who have retired under this scheme, stressing the necessity for a detailed breakdown of this figure by ministry and specialisation.

Such information is vital for understanding which sectors have been most affected and how the programme aligns with government workforce management strategies.

Furthermore, the MP’s inquiry aims to evaluate the programme’s impact on the state budget, specifically questioning whether it has successfully achieved the anticipated savings in salary expenditures.

This aspect is crucial for fiscal planning and ensuring that the programme contributes positively to the national economy.

Additionally, the question extends to the number of Bahraini public sector employees registered with the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) since the programme’s launch, again with a detailed breakdown by ministry and specialisation.

The same request is made for non-Bahraini public sector employees, highlighting the programme’s broader implications on the labour market.

Overall, MP Kadhem’s question underscores the growing interest in understanding the effectiveness and impact of the voluntary early retirement programme on the Bahraini public sector, as lawmakers seek to ensure that such initiatives are beneficial for both employees MP Jalal Kadhem and the economy.