
Kasemets ametnike vähendamisest: ilus poliitiline eesmärk
Kasemets on Reducing the Number of Officials: A Noble Political Goal
Riigisekretär Keit Kasemets räägib valitsuse plaanist vähendada ametnike arvu 20 protsenti. Ta ütleb, et see on ilus eesmärk, kuid riigikantselei ei ole seda veel võtnud.
State Secretary Keit Kasemets talks about the government's plan to reduce the number of officials by 20 percent. He says it is a noble goal, but the Government Office has not yet taken action.
State Secretary Keit Kasemets told ERR that the government's plan to reduce the number of officials by 20 percent is a noble goal. However, the Government Office has not yet taken action. Kasemets said that reducing the number of officials should go hand in hand with reducing regulations.
Kasemets also talked about his new position. He said that the first months have passed quickly. His main work has been related to security and international issues. He has gained a better understanding of the Government Office's work and plans.
Kasemets compared his work to that of a chancellor. He said that some things are similar. The State Secretary communicates a lot with chancellors and helps in implementing government decisions.
The reform of the Government Office began during Taimar Peterkop's time. Kasemets said that the Government Office has evolved over the years. Under his leadership, the focus is on supporting economic growth and reducing regulations.
The government has established an economic growth council that seeks ways to reduce bureaucracy. Kasemets said that this council will not start telling government agencies what they should do. Instead, they will reduce regulations and requirements.
Kasemets believes that this working group will bring many benefits. He said that entrepreneurs have already submitted many proposals. He hopes that these will lead to major changes.
Kasemets does not believe that officials should be worried. He said that the public sector needs to become more efficient. However, reducing the number of officials should go hand in hand with reducing regulations.
The Prime Minister has talked about possibly reducing the number of officials by up to 20 percent. Kasemets said that this is a noble goal, but it should happen gradually.
Kasemets said that the Government Office will not start reducing officials. Their role is to support the entrepreneurs' council and ensure that ministries make the necessary changes.
Kasemets also talked about security. He said that the Government Office coordinates various fields, such as the military, police, and ports. Their job is to ensure that these fields work together.
Kasemets said that during crises, it is important to make well-considered decisions. He believes that the Estonian state is developing well and will be able to face crises in the future.