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“I think any position in any international organization should be merit-based.” quote by Tedros Adhanom
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“I think any position in any international organization should be merit-based.”

Tedros Adhanom

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Source Speech: WHO World Health Assembly, 2019

Merit should guide appointments in global bodies, ensuring competence over politics.

In simple terms: Merit beats politics.

Key Takeaway

Advocate merit‑based hiring.

Themes

leadership fairness governance

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

policy philosophical

When to use this quote

  • government hiring
  • NGO staffing
  • academic appointments

Key Concepts

meritocracy institutional integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance merit with equity?
  • What safeguards prevent bias?
A Different Perspective

Merit alone may ignore diversity and representation.

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