Ethiopia - Ban on used cars a testimony of incompetence

Ethiopia - Ban on used cars a testimony of incompetence
It is indeed long overdue! But the deeper question is why it took them so long to understand there was something wrong with the current policy they have emplace? Clearly there are so many wrong-headed policies in place today that are not getting attention and blocking the capacity to transform Ethiopia for the better. I could list numerous problems in policy and Administrative capacity, which are critical for the development of the economy, for the well being of its people and the welfare of its vulnerable citizens. The question is why these problems are not addressed in timely fashion? I can list a whole lot problems but above all the main problem is incompetence in the Administrative office to study current policies, evaluate policies and eliminate policies that are not delivering intended result and implement new policy or improve exciting policies.

It is indeed very difficult to accomplish such complicated tasks by hiring incompliant cadres who alien their political affiliation with the current administration. Ethiopia must come to a grip that the core challenges of our institutions are lack of able leaders. It is clear that Ethiopia has the most cheep and abundant manual labor in the world. However Ethiopia has also the list able managers, and leaders in the world and the very small leaders we have are working in the private sectors because they could make more money in the private sectors than working in government sectors. Hence, it is not hard to imagine the qualification and skills of the people who work in the government sector.

What should the government do to improve government capacity in delivering its policy and facilitating growth? I strongly believe the government could accomplish capacity, competency, and growth if it is willing to change some of its current practices and eradicate its current policies that are blocking progress in Ethiopia. The first action that is needed in government institution is hiring skilled Administrators who are not politically assigned. This action will free skilled Administrators to implement policy based on good research and result. So creating a room for career administrative with no political alliance. Second, government should implement steps to keep these Administrators from fleeing to the private sectors for better pay and opportunities. That means paying skilled public Administrators competitive salary with the private sectors so that government could retain its skilled, disciplined, goal oriented leaders to lead government agencies towards competency, better service, and growth to the broader economy.

What we have as of now is an embarrassment not only to the government but also to the general public. The people are sicken tired of corrupt office holders who don’t even understand what it meant to be a public servant. The whole culture in the public institution should be restructured so that people who work in public sector understand very clearly what their main task is: public servants task is to serve the public. However this very simple idea is lost in the mix and public servant took a role of authority, and the public as servant. This mind set has to be changed and public institution should be instill to its rightful place which is defend the public interest, facilitate economic growth and the betterment of the broader society.

May God Bless Ethiopia and, may God bless those who work hard to change Ethiopia for better.