Jump over to CancunCanuk's blog and read Red Tape Fiesta in Mexico.
I do not often give accolades to politicians. However, President Felipe Calderón continues to impress me.
Mexico is infamous for its bureaucratic mazes. Horror stories abound from residents and expatriates alike.
President Calderón decided that if reform would not drive out unnecessary layers of administration, perhaps shame would. Toward that end, he sponsored a contest to find the worst example -- and the winner has now been announced. Read CancunCanuk's very good summary.
I wish President Calderón well. The goal is noble, and his heart is in the right place. The Mexican people deserve better from their civil servants than what they are currently getting.
I do not often give accolades to politicians. However, President Felipe Calderón continues to impress me.
Mexico is infamous for its bureaucratic mazes. Horror stories abound from residents and expatriates alike.
President Calderón decided that if reform would not drive out unnecessary layers of administration, perhaps shame would. Toward that end, he sponsored a contest to find the worst example -- and the winner has now been announced. Read CancunCanuk's very good summary.
I wish President Calderón well. The goal is noble, and his heart is in the right place. The Mexican people deserve better from their civil servants than what they are currently getting.
