THE worst thing that may happen to any government is when chaos prevails in its institutions, not to mention the conflicting decisions which often jeopardize and destabilize the country. This might unveil reasons behind the disruption of operations in most ministries and other government departments, in addition to the delayed implementation of projects and ministers’ surrender to the whims of MPs. Finally, the minister faces the MPs, who never bothered to look into irregularities in any decision-making process, in a parliamentary inquest.
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has granted citizenship to some people only to admit later that it committed a mistake; hence, the need to review files of the naturalized citizens and then revoke the citizenship. Obviously, the ministry has taken for granted the impact of its erroneous decision on those who have been stripped of their nationality.
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor has issued licenses to public utilities only to cancel them when another public utility that operates in the same area questions its decision. This is a clear manifestation of the ministry’s weakness and indecisiveness.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has granted permits for the implementation of certain projects through the BOT system but quickly rescinded its decisions after uncovering some loopholes. People who financed these projects have incurred huge losses without getting any compensation from the ministry.
The judicial authority is busy hearing a large number of time-consuming administrative cases due to the aimless acts of the ministries. It would have been easy for the ministries to resolve these cases on their own if the administrative procedures are organized and if they do not give in to the demands of influential people. Ministries should realize that public service is part of their national duties, instead of acting like grocery shops. Ministries shape the future of the whole nation, not a private farm or a political bloc.
Ministries must be aware that their decisions have legal weight, while the ministers or officials who disregard the most basic regulation or procedure have no right to occupy any public post even if they obtain support from a majority in the Parliament.

Chaos in ministries does not only disrupt the development process but it also impedes the entry of investors to Kuwait. Any wise businessperson will not invest in a country that lacks the ability to take decisive steps. This also paralyzes the administrative, economic and social systems in the country, considering violations against a number of articles in the Constitution.
We support the government’s decision to take a firm stand against labor strikes. However, this step is not enough if we do not determine the motive behind the protest action staged earlier by the experts at the Ministry of Justice, which should enforce the law and grant the rights of everybody. Employees usually defy the rules due to the prevalence of chaos in ministries. This will in turn lead to widespread corruption in government departments.
Lack of purpose is a national crime; hence, the need to hold the perpetrators accountable. Government officials should not tolerate any external interference to ensure smooth flow of procedures in public institutions and provide better service to the people.   

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