[Editorial] The Crisis of Administrative Integration Must Find Bipartisan Solutions
The ongoing crisis surrounding administrative integration for balanced regional development has left plans in jeopardy, with failure to pass key legislation in the National Assembly threatening the initiative.
The ruling and opposition parties talk about the failure of the integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon, but 'tug of war' is expected to continue in March
Discussions between South Korea's ruling and opposition parties on the administrative integration bill for Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon have not reached a conclusion, but additional negotiations are anticipated to proceed in March.
Kenya: Ombudsman Seeks Nema Response Over Marsabit Power Projects Data
The Commission on Administrative Justice in Kenya has demanded a response from the National Environment Management Authority regarding its failure to provide information on power projects in Marsabit County.
Forget about salary cuts and now send back an invoice
Local officials in Kópavogur, Iceland, may need to reimburse overpaid salaries following the failure to implement agreed salary cuts intended to finance teacher pay increases.
Embarrassing power cut at South African High Commission
Nigeria's history of administrative failure has extended to its High Commission in South Africa, which experienced a power cut due to unpaid electricity bills.