Appointments that smell of old: shameless political recycling

The recent appointment of two former senior officials from the previous government to public boards has reopened the debate on the lack of renewal in resource management. The pattern of placing party loyalists instead of making way for technicians or independent citizens is being repeated, perpetuating cronyism. This move contradicts the discourse of transparency and change, showing that the revolving doors keep turning for the usual suspects.

Cinematic photorealistic scene of a revolving door made of old wooden office chairs, rotating slowly while a suited figure pushes through from a past government era into a modern boardroom, other figures in suits waiting inside with blank faces, gears and mechanical linkages visible inside the door mechanism, dust particles rising from the worn upholstery, cold fluorescent lighting casting long shadows, technical illustration style, metallic nameplates on chairs showing faded logos, motion blur on the rotating chairs, ultra-detailed textures of cracked leather and polished brass, dramatic contrast between outdated furniture and sleek glass surroundings

How a selection algorithm would prevent cronyism in boards 🤖

The technical solution involves implementing objective and auditable selection processes. A scoring system based on merits (specific training, sector experience, technical publications) rather than political affiliations would allow filtering candidates. Open platforms with verifiable resumes and anonymous tests, similar to those used in technology civil service exams, would eliminate bias. The algorithm's code should be public, ensuring that the selection criterion is ability, not party membership.

The same old club: where meritocracy is a distant rumor 😒

It is comforting to know that, to manage public affairs, the best qualification remains having dined with the party boss. Meanwhile, citizens watch as loyalty is rewarded over knowing how to read a balance sheet. Perhaps next they will ask for a membership card to access the park. At least, if they are going to recycle politicians, they should use recycled paper and not our money. Transparency is conspicuously absent, but the bond between friends remains stronger than ever.