Government accountability or Government accounting?

Paris -- When Nicolas Sarkozy's government spokesperson announced that each minister's performance would be assessed according to criteria set by a private auditing firm, he probably did not expect to elicit a fierce response. But he should have.

The opposition quickly attacked the move as a 'dangerous gimmick' and a 'smokescreen.'

One pundit asked, 'Will the time soon come when ministers are hired by head-hunters?'

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Gov't, unions must find common ground

The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...

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