THERE is an old truism: leaders are born, not made. But because a number of institutions currently have “vacancies” for leadership posts, a means to find such leaders is of course needed. Particularly so for a “super” institution such as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

The selection process has been designed to be as tight as possible—and to be fast. Imagine. The KPK Candidate Heads Selection Committee for the period 20072