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Make America Gilded Again

Public sector ghosts are not fought with eggs and Schnapps

By Anny OSABUTEYAs a teenager growing up, I once lived in Tema Newtown for many years. Awudun, near the lighthouse, not far from the naval base, was and still is a popular settlement for different tribes across the country: Dangmes,
The article from MSN discusses the issue of "ghost workers" in the public sector, a problem where individuals are listed on government payrolls but do not actually work, leading to significant financial drain. The piece critiques the approach of using traditional or superstitious methods like eggs and schnapps to address this corruption, suggesting instead that more systemic and technological solutions are necessary. It highlights the need for digitalization, biometric verification, and robust auditing systems to effectively combat this form of corruption. The article emphasizes that while cultural practices have their place, modern governance issues require modern solutions to ensure transparency and accountability in public sector management.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/public-sector-ghosts-are-not-fought-with-eggs-and-schnapps/ar-AA1A62cr ]