Rationalization

Rationalization

From Kompas

Economic inefficiency, illegal levies and abuse of power are just small aspects of our nation's life. The far greater problem that needs considering is the bureaucratic ulcer which we tend to overlook. Corruption in the country's bureaucracy is attributable to the low pay of civil servants, in spite of the government's continuous effort to improve their welfare.

It is in this context the proposal by Christianto Wibisono (Kompas, May 24, 1996) and also some scholars that civil servants need our support. The number of civil servants must be reduced and their salaries need to be reviewed, making salaries comparable to that of the private sector. To this end we need to establish a special team to study the cost benefit of the new salary structure.

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