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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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Forum Rektor Siap Rangkul Komunitas Indonesia di Luar Negeri
By michael on 06/09/2006
Kesediaan tersebut disampaikan Ketua Forum Rektor Indonesia, Sofian Effendi ketika menemui masyarakat profesional dan mahasiswa Indonesia, di sela-sela kunjungan kerjanya di Belanda. Dalam pertemuan yang juga dihadiri oleh Roch Basoeki, Presidium Barisan Nasional, didiskusikan pula tentang Hasil Konvensi Kampus ke-3 dan Temu Tahunan ke-9 Forum Rektor Indonesia.
Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
A hypothesis:
A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”.
Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.