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The New Public Selection?: Competing Approaches to the Development of the Public Service Commission of Nepal
Willy McCourt
Abstract
Three possible models for the development of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Nepal are presented: an anti-corruption model, a psychometric selection model and the New Public Management (NPM) model. The political context of Nepal and the role and functions of the PSC are described. The article argues, in contrast to current NPM doctrine, that preserving the current remit of the PSC as a central agency responsible for recruitment is necessary to preserve the integrity of recruitment, which is an important element in an anti-corruption strategy. The article also argues the case for selective introduction of psychometric methods of selection. It implies an increased importance for public recruitment in development thinking, and the vital role of Service Commissions in limiting corruption. While recognising the reality of the problems which it was developed to tackle, the article also implies scepticism about the application of the NPM model, especially in developing country administrations.
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