Desperately Seeking Senior Ministerial Staff

Six months after their installation, some cabinet ministers still lack complete staffing—no directors-general, no secretaries-general or expert staff. Conflicts of interest and an uncertain recruitment policy are to blame.

April 12, 2005

TRADE Minister Mari Elka Pangestu appeared happy following the installation of her department's senior staff two weeks ago. After six months in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's cabinet, she finally has a crew of her choice. She took over a senior staff consisting of a director-general, an inspector-general, expert staff, and officials of the same standing. She has reason be to be laughing happily. She now has 10 in her entourage—four long-servin

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