Karthik Muralidharan Examines the State of the Indian State
Ideas of India
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Reforming Personnel Management in the Indian State
The chapter explores the challenges of recruitment and staffing in India, emphasizing the need for competence-based hiring and practical training programs for government officials. It discusses the impact of government job lotteries on the labor market, the importance of competency-based promotions, and the potential benefits of practicum-based credentialing programs. The conversation also highlights the significance of local talent and compensation systems in sectors like health, education, and policing, proposing the implementation of a 'team deviant program' to improve outcomes and skill human capital.
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