S. Speaking of efficiency, in the previous post I referred to the international competitiveness rankings produced by the Swiss IMD World Competitiveness Center.
But he has said that he is determined to present plans to bring the long-term budget outlook into balance, and has appointed Nancy Killefer to the new post of governmental performance officer, charged with improving efficiency in government.
The choice between an ex ante prohibition of certain conduct and an ex post, case-by-case review of complaints turns on the potential for efficiency justifications.
The civil servant who has been leading the government's efficiency drive since the coalition came to power, Ian Watmore, left his post suddenly earlier this summer.
My blog post came about after reading an article in the online edition of Fast Company in which the energy efficiency of LEED certified buildings was being questioned.