By DARLINGTON CHILUBATHE Japanese have an interesting concept called Amakudari which makes full use of skilled labour throughout the lifespan of an individual.Skilled individuals who acquire certain skills over their years of formal service are employed in commissions and boards of private and public firms, after retirement, in positions directly linked to their specialties.For instance, an ex-Army Commander, orAttorney General would be employed in defence and law-related fields respectively, post-retirement. This concept has its supporters and opponents. Proponents advise that there is no shortage of knowledge in specific fields because experts are readily available and contribute actively to the country.Those who oppose this tradition opine that individuals may favour those boards or commissions that they hope will employ them after they retire. Both arguments are valid. However, it is the position of this article that no system is void of criticism. In fact, criticism can be a catalyst for an idea to evolve and achieve appreciable […]
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