The Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Management has elected Dr. Tony Aidoo, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Defence, as one of its directors. The 51-membeer association also awarded Ghana's Civil Service a bronze plaque and a certificate of achievement.

The association represents professionals, business people and politicians in Commonwealth countries. Dr. Aidoo was elected as one of the organisation's 15 directors at its International Awards Programme held on October 15-18 in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Robert Dodoo, Head of the Civil Service, announced the award on Tuesday in Accra.

Ghana's Civil Service was recognised for placing third among 119 entries in the Commonwealth competition. Entries in the competition were judged on their innovative and effective programmes to improve the quality of life of the people.

Ghana's Civil Service Improvement Programme (CSIP), which is designed to provide better service delivery, was adjudged the best after India and Canada. Dr. Dodoo praised the government for the support it has given the CSIP over the years.