You are Ravi/ Ravina of DPS Agra. Prepare a speeech on the topic we should cede authority to a technocratic government during times of severe public health crisis (e.g. COVID-19)
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Such questions are made for enhancing the self-creative skills and should be tried
answering on your own. However, here are a few points that will help you in framing
your answer:
Regards,
Such questions are made for enhancing the self-creative skills and should be tried
answering on your own. However, here are a few points that will help you in framing
your answer:
- A technocratic government is one in which politicians delegate their power to public policy experts, economists and other non-elected representatives.
- Its structure is inherently anti-democratic.
- However, during times of crisis, such governments provide effective governance and resolve the crisis.
- Such an interim technocratic government was appointed by Greece in 2011 to steer the country through a massive debt crisis.
- The severe health emergency brought about by Covid-19 is a public health crisis.
- It requires taking unpopular and tough decisions which the elected representatives of the state cannot take due to their concern for remaining in power.
- Moreover, the elected representatives may lack the necessary knowledge and skill levels to make the right decisions at such a time.
- Public health experts, bureaucrats and administrators are technically well equipped to handle such a crisis.
- All other functions of the state have been halted and the entire state machinery is attempting to contain the spread of the virus.
- Therefore, appointing an interim technocratic government can help us in resolving the crisis.
Regards,