Diomidis Spinellis

A simple, no-cost reform that could bring big change

By Diomidis D. Spinellis*

We have often heard about governments? intentions to implement ?sweeping reforms.? If this intention is sincere, here?s one reform that would provide a huge boost to the operation of the state, society and our institutions ? and at no financial cost: staffing the higher echelons of the civil service in a transparent and meritocratic manner.