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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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Selamat Ulang Tahun Bangsaku!
By michael on 16/08/2006
Pekan ini Indonesia kembali berulang tahun. Setidaknya ada dua hal yang lazim dilakukan pada saat ulang tahun: berpesta-pora mengundang kerabat serta handai taulan, atau mengambil waktu untuk merenung melihat ke belakang supaya langkah ke depan lebih mantap. Keduanya tidak harus bertentangan satu sama lain, bahkan dalam konteks kebangsaan jika dikemas dengan baik keduanya adalah sangat penting.
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.