Argentina bans hereditary employment
Argentina’s President has signed a decree that disallows hereditary positions in the public service.
By this government hopes to deter nepotism and promote fairness, individual merit and efficiency within state institutions.
Presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni who made the announcement said President Javier Milei is committed to tackling inequality in the system and enhancing a more equitable job market in the public sector.
He noted that with the ban, nobody will be entitled to ‘blood privileges’ as is common in public institutions at the provincial level particularly.
Before this, provisions were made for family members to inherit the jobs of their deceased relatives in some government agencies in the country.
Adorni further called for changes in how provinces manage their workforce to enhance private sector growth in other regions.
Adorni noted that in some areas, up to 80% of jobs are in the public sector, which he said creates an imbalance that limits private-sector expansion and results in inefficient public spending.
