Considering COVID-19 Response, Local Governments Adjust 33 'Joint Evaluation Indicators'

Evaluation Postponed for 8 Indicators Related to COVID-19 Resurgence, 25 Indicators Revised

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 23rd that it will adjust 33 out of 116 indicators in the joint evaluation of local governments to reduce the evaluation burden on local governments considering the COVID-19 situation and to allow them to focus their capabilities on vaccination and prevention of spread.

This 'Adjustment of Joint Evaluation Indicators' was made following recommendations at meetings such as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to allow local governments to concentrate on quarantine efforts. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety collected opinions from local governments and related ministries and, after deliberation by the 'Joint Evaluation Committee for Local Governments and Government Performance Evaluation Committee,' decided to adjust 33 indicators.

First, considering that local government health centers or infectious disease officers are experiencing difficulties in conducting joint evaluations due to quarantine and vaccination efforts, the Ministry decided to postpone evaluation (no evaluation conducted) for 8 indicators in areas such as health and hygiene. Additionally, considering changes in the evaluation environment, such as difficulties in performing face-to-face and on-site work due to the resurgence of COVID-19, target values for 25 indicators were lowered.

Jeon Hae-cheol, Minister of the Interior and Safety, stated, “We have swiftly proceeded with adjusting the joint evaluation indicators so that local governments can concentrate their capabilities on COVID-19 response and vaccination tasks.” He emphasized, “Even with the easing of joint evaluations, I urge local governments to thoroughly manage through self-inspections to ensure that major national policy initiatives proceed without disruption and that tangible results are achieved for the public.”

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