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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission reviews the applications of 20 teachers who will take the written and practical exam for candidates to be members of the National Electoral Council

Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Women win more medals because meritocracy counts in sports

Manuela Di Centa discusses the growing success of women in sports, citing meritocracy as a key factor behind their increased medal wins at the upcoming Olympics.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Court of Auditors would find it "effective" to reintroduce merit into the salaries of public officials

The Court of Auditors in France has suggested that introducing merit-based pay for public officials could improve efficiency and accountability in the public sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Group advocates merit in Abia varsity VCโ€™s selection

A local advocacy group in Abia State is pushing for a merit-based selection process for the next Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What improvements do you believe public institutions should make when hiring staff?

Citizens believe that public hiring processes in Ecuador should prioritize transparency and thorough assessments of candidates' qualifications.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The videos that move Brazil: the son of a domestic worker will study medicine at the best university

A Brazilian student from a low-income family has gained acceptance into a prestigious university, sparking widespread joy and discussions about meritocracy.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inheritocracy versus Meritocracy

The article discusses the concept of 'inherocracy' as defined by historian Eliza Filby, contrasting it with meritocracy and highlighting the role of parental support in housing acquisition for younger generations.

Feb 14 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If recommendations are needed for admission, then the system is not right: Maliwal

Maliwal criticizes the admission system, stating that the requirement of recommendations undermines its integrity.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The merit score will not be sufficient: public scrutiny could decide who will preside over the Attorney General's Office

Candidates for the Attorney General's Office must not only achieve merit scores but also undergo public scrutiny to determine who will advance in the selection process.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Leading by Good Example - Merz Pulls His Own Tooth

Friedrich Merz showcases a drastic approach to improve Germany's competitiveness, garnering mixed reactions from the public due to controversial policy proposals.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:51 UTC

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