Bangladesh Interim Government Plans Reforms To Balance PM President Powers

Gary Hamel's 2025 edition of "Humanocracy" reinforces his critique of bureaucracy as a barrier to innovation and human potential, advocating for principle-led management that empowers employees as entrepreneurs rather than resources. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, constitutional reforms ahead of national elections aim to rebalance power by curbing the prime minister’s extensive authority and enhancing the president’s role to prevent authoritarianism. At the University of South Africa, Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula’s reform efforts to modernize the institution have encountered resistance rooted in governance failures and entrenched interests, highlighting challenges in academic leadership and institutional transformation. In Canadian politics, Pierre Poilievre’s campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is portrayed as an effort to maintain privilege under the guise of meritocracy, aiming to destabilize the current minority government. Lastly, an analysis of José Antonio Kast’s anti-nepotism bill contrasts with his son-in-law’s politically motivated appointments, illustrating contradictions between political rhetoric and practice. Together, these articles explore themes of power dynamics, governance reform, and the tension between principle and practice across different sectors and countries.