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Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Economic momentum must not detract from responsible public accounts, stresses Duarte Freitas
Economic momentum must not detract from responsible public accounts, stresses Duarte Freitas
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
June 4, 2025
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
June 3, 2025
Economic momentum must not detract from responsible public accounts, stresses Duarte Freitas
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Regional Directorate for Organisation, Planning and Public Employment
Regional Directorate for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness
Regional Directorate for the Budget and Treasury
Regional Directorate for Planning and Structural Funds
Regional Administrative Inspectorate
RIAC – Agency for the Modernisation and Quality of Citizen Service, I.P.
Azores Regional Statistics Service
Nota de Imprensa
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, chaired today the opening of the new RIAC-RIAE Office in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, during the Government's statutory visit to that island. This office combines, in a single space, the services provided by RIAC – Integrated Citizen Support Network and RIAE – Integrated Entrepreneurial Support Network at the heart of the town, promoting proximity and efficiency in supporting the population and the local business community. The completion of this project fulfils a commitment made by the Regional Government in 2022, which provided for the installation of RIAE in all municipalities of the archipelago of the Azores. In Santa Maria, an innovative model was chosen to integrate both services in a new building, representing an investment of about 30 thousand Euros. The merger of RIAC and RIAE services contributes to the rationalisation of resources and translates into estimated annual savings of 10 thousand Euros, without compromising the quality and scope of the services provided. "This is another step in our mission to promote a public administration that is accessible, effective and capable of responding to the needs of citizens and entrepreneurs. We are keeping our word and developing Santa Maria with quality services," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The integrated RIAC-RIAE network is already present on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Flores, and Corvo, and now includes Santa Maria. The commitment to expanding this partnership has proven to be a success among the Azorean population, providing faster, more personalised, and more accessible service. The new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto ensures specialised assistance to local citizens and entrepreneurs, providing direct support, answering questions and simplifying access to Regional Public Administration services. “I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals of this integrated network for their commitment and dedication. This training programme, now implemented in Santa Maria, is a source of satisfaction for all of us,” emphasised the President of the Government. With this new initiative, the Regional Government continues its efforts to modernise its administration and enhance public services, promoting territorial cohesion and balanced development across all islands of the archipelago.
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, chaired today the opening of the new RIAC-RIAE Office in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, during the Government's statutory visit to that island. This office combines, in a single space, the services provided by RIAC – Integrated Citizen Support Network and RIAE – Integrated Entrepreneurial Support Network at the heart of the town, promoting proximity and efficiency in supporting the population and the local business community. The completion of this project fulfils a commitment made by the Regional Government in 2022, which provided for the installation of RIAE in all municipalities of the archipelago of the Azores. In Santa Maria, an innovative model was chosen to integrate both services in a new building, representing an investment of about 30 thousand Euros. The merger of RIAC and RIAE services contributes to the rationalisation of resources and translates into estimated annual savings of 10 thousand Euros, without compromising the quality and scope of the services provided. "This is another step in our mission to promote a public administration that is accessible, effective and capable of responding to the needs of citizens and entrepreneurs. We are keeping our word and developing Santa Maria with quality services," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The integrated RIAC-RIAE network is already present on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Flores, and Corvo, and now includes Santa Maria. The commitment to expanding this partnership has proven to be a success among the Azorean population, providing faster, more personalised, and more accessible service. The new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto ensures specialised assistance to local citizens and entrepreneurs, providing direct support, answering questions and simplifying access to Regional Public Administration services. “I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals of this integrated network for their commitment and dedication. This training programme, now implemented in Santa Maria, is a source of satisfaction for all of us,” emphasised the President of the Government. With this new initiative, the Regional Government continues its efforts to modernise its administration and enhance public services, promoting territorial cohesion and balanced development across all islands of the archipelago.
Nota de Imprensa
June 4, 2025
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
The Public Administration Advisory Council met this afternoon to assess the ongoing projects promoted by the Azorean Government with a view to modernising and enhancing the Regional Public Administration. The meeting was chaired by Duarte Freitas, the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning, and Public Administration, who emphasised the importance of dialogue and collaboration among the various institutional partners in building sustainable and effective solutions. Several initiatives underway were discussed at the meeting, including rejuvenating the Public Administration staff, making working conditions more flexible, and promoting a more dynamic and results-oriented organisational culture. Duarte Freitas noted that "these measures aim not only to respond to demographic and human resource management challenges but also to guarantee a public administration that is closer to citizens, more agile in responding to their needs and more efficient in its use of public resources." "The quality of public spending requires a more efficient, more productive and better trained public administration to provide the response that Azorean citizens deserve," he said. The Regional Secretary called for an active contribution from the members of the Advisory Council, stressing that building a modern public administration requires a shared vision based on innovation, digital transformation of services and the promotion of workers. "We want a Public Administration that is a driving force for regional development, capable of keeping up with social and economic changes and providing quality services with efficiency and transparency," he said. Duarte Freitas concluded by emphasising that the Regional Government will continue to be committed to promoting a more efficient and humane Public Administration that is better prepared for the challenges of the future, counting on the involvement of all those who make up this strategic sector for the Region. The Public Administration Advisory Council consists of representatives from Public Administration Unions and the Regional Government.
June 4, 2025
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
The Public Administration Advisory Council met this afternoon to assess the ongoing projects promoted by the Azorean Government with a view to modernising and enhancing the Regional Public Administration. The meeting was chaired by Duarte Freitas, the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning, and Public Administration, who emphasised the importance of dialogue and collaboration among the various institutional partners in building sustainable and effective solutions. Several initiatives underway were discussed at the meeting, including rejuvenating the Public Administration staff, making working conditions more flexible, and promoting a more dynamic and results-oriented organisational culture. Duarte Freitas noted that "these measures aim not only to respond to demographic and human resource management challenges but also to guarantee a public administration that is closer to citizens, more agile in responding to their needs and more efficient in its use of public resources." "The quality of public spending requires a more efficient, more productive and better trained public administration to provide the response that Azorean citizens deserve," he said. The Regional Secretary called for an active contribution from the members of the Advisory Council, stressing that building a modern public administration requires a shared vision based on innovation, digital transformation of services and the promotion of workers. "We want a Public Administration that is a driving force for regional development, capable of keeping up with social and economic changes and providing quality services with efficiency and transparency," he said. Duarte Freitas concluded by emphasising that the Regional Government will continue to be committed to promoting a more efficient and humane Public Administration that is better prepared for the challenges of the future, counting on the involvement of all those who make up this strategic sector for the Region. The Public Administration Advisory Council consists of representatives from Public Administration Unions and the Regional Government.