Analysis - A public policy works well if it's a good policy and if it's carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct.
A public policy works well if it's a good policy and if it's carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct.
South Africa's public service has failed to perform ethically in its public duties and its internal operations. South Africa's ruling party has favoured loyalty over competence - now cadre deployment has come back to bite it, success lies in providing basic public goods and services. Access to housing, infrastructure, healthcare and education is vital to create an environment for inclusive economic growth.South Africa has a plan to make its public service professional. It's time to act on itthat only 28% of respondents were satisfied with the provision of water and sanitation.
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