Lukashenko's human resource policies are getting chaotic

Lukashenko's human resource policies are getting chaotic
#Belarus Lukashenko reinstates Industry minister two weeks after sacking him
By bne IntelliNews September 18, 2018

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appointed former industry minister Vitaly Vovk as his aide and inspector for the Vitebsk region on September 18 - literally a couple of weeks after Lukashenko fired him for ignoring the president's orders.

In August, authoritarian Lukashenko demanded that Vovk be fired "right away". The ex-minister was under pressure, specifically, due to the fact that he ignored Lukashenko's order "to get the roof [at the plant in Orsha] repaired". "Who had the right to cancel my decisions? Why did you fail to do what I told you to? Why did the construction company stumble?" Lukashenko said.

Last month, Lukashenko changed the nation's prime minister, four deputies and a number of ministers in a move, which he explained as necessary after attempts by the government to implement unpopular economic reforms, including reforms demanded by the IMF, and the fact that some senior officials allegedly "drink a lot", which is "unacceptable".

On September 18, Lukashenko said that after the appointment Vovk should do his best to "implement the president's resolutions in the Vitebsk region and fulfil your duties regardless of any opinions".

"Yes, there is a governor with his own tasks in the region. Help him if you can and monitor the fulfilment of all instructions regarding the development of the region,” BELTA news agency quoted Lukashenko as saying.

The president added that the post of a presidential aide is equal to a minister, and the post of an inspector is even higher because inspectors are in charge of personnel issues.

"I think this work will not be difficult for you with your experience," Lukashenko added. "You used to be a good director of an enterprise. A very good plant and a very smart person. And now you should do your best for the benefit of Belarus."

Vovk worked as the director of Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant in 2011-2014.

 

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