This Directorate is responsible for human resources policy issues. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director-General for Human Resources Management and Policy, the Directorate carries out the development and implementation of Human Resources Management Policies of the Civil Service. Essential is the promotion of institutionalized effective and efficient Human Resources Planning and Manpower, including supportive systems and processes to assist Civil Service institutions in planning their HR requirements within the approved manpower ceilings in terms of numbers, types, skills-mix, attitude, behaviors and competencies taking into account their economic costs. The Directorate carries out the planning of strategic annual operations and resources to achieve the overall Civil Service vision, mission, goals and objectives.