Government agencies to review their organization chart

During their latest cabinet meeting, the ministers have decided that the organization chart of various government agencies is to be reviewed, and down-sized, in an effort to reduce government spending. A top-heavy administrative body is not consistent with the austerity policy advocated by the new authorities. Consequently, some executive positions must be eliminated, while those which are deemed essential will be maintained, at the federal, as well as at the regional level.

Independent sources indicate that American reorganization consultants, currently serving on President Ravalomanana?s advisory board, are behind this decision. However, since President Ravalomanana took charge of the government agencies, at the beginning of the post-election crisis, their organization charts have undergone many changes. Corroborating sources indicate that this reorganization, agreed upon at the last cabinet meeting, would likely be permanent, barring some unforeseen administrative reshuffle.

Obviously, the number of top government agency officials will be reduced. This initiative coincides with the implementation, slated for August, of a salary increase for those high ranking officials who deserve it. That is, if you believe the explanation given by Prime Minister Jacques Sylla for officially granting them a ?bonus, or an allowance?.

Reducing government expenditures, and optimizing state revenues thus constitutes the leitmotiv, or driving force behind the new leadership. Despite the public outcry brought on by the infamous decision to officially grant bonuses to ministers, and high ranking officials, this policy seems to be the best way to motivate those who are primarily in charge.

Translated by J. F. Razanamiadana