The politricks of politics
Thursday, September 18, 2014
I won’t go into the nitty gritty, but with Sir G’s death, the arrest of certain journalists, the endless break-ins and assaults, as well as the mudslinging between political parties; we have had more than enough going in.
Anyways, I have been following the Btv and Gabz FM debates, when my schedule allows. I have found them quite interesting; sans the short time they are allocated. What I have found most interesting is that not all our politicians are good speakers! I’m not the best public speaker around. I struggle to articulate myself verbally, and it suites me fine since I’m generally, reserved and soft-spoken, so I have deep-seated admiration for gifted orators.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...