Reform #18: End Political Appointments in Government
Fill all senior government positions through competitive examinations and experience requirements instead of political loyalty and party connections.
All top government jobs go to political loyalists rather than qualified people, creating incompetent administration that serves party interests instead of citizens.
- 1Require competitive written and practical exams for all senior positions
- 2Demand minimum 8 years relevant experience with proven performance record
- 3Use independent selection panels with technical experts, no active politicians
- 4Publish candidate qualifications and selection reasons publicly
- 5Give officials fixed tenure protection so they can't be fired arbitrarily
Singapore's merit-based civil service contributed to 100x GDP growth from 1959-2009
South Korea's 1980s reforms eliminated political appointments, enabling economic miracle
Botswana's merit-based appointments created Africa's most effective government
Immediate order ending political appointments within 30 days
Public Service Commission enforces merit requirements
Evaluation period for current appointees with competency tests
Change Civil Service Act to remove party-based trade unions
100% senior appointments through competitive examination within 1 year
50% improvement in government service delivery within 2 years
90% reduction in political interference complaints within 3 years
Complete elimination of party-based appointments
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