KESEF Institute:
Lower Taxes, Less Government, More Freedom
Israel has too many government ministers. Ministries are awarded to the various political parties as incentives (bribes) to join the coalition. But because there are so many small parties in Israel, lots of "incentives" need to be made in order to make the coalition. Having so many ministries is a total waste of money and obstructs the effective management of the government.
We propose reducing the number of Israeli ministries, currently 26, to only 7. Each ministry should be run by experienced, competent, and professional people. In an ideal world, government ministers cannot serve as MKs at the same time.
Switzerland only has 7 ministries and their government is very efficient. Israel should learn from Switzerland and reduce its 26 ministries into 7 using the Swiss model. This "simple" idea will save Israeli taxpayers billions of shekels each and every year.
1. Ministry of Defense will also include:
a) Ministry of Public Security (national security functions)
b) Ministry of Intelligence Affairs
c) Ministry of Strategic Affairs
2. Ministry of Justice will also include:
a) Ministry of Public Security (police, prison services, and
law enforcement functions)
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also include:
a) Ministry of Public Affairs and the Diaspora
4. Ministry of Finance
5. Ministry of the Interior will also include:
a) Ministry of Health
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Culture and Sport
d) Ministry of Social Affairs
e) Ministry of Religious Services
f) Ministry of Immigrant Absorption
g) Ministry for Pensioners' Affairs
6. Ministry of National Infrastructures will also include:
a) Ministry of Communications
b) Ministry for Environmental Protection
c) Ministry of Transport
7. Ministry of Economic Development will also include:
a) Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor
b) Ministry of Construction and Housing
c) Ministry for the Development of the Negev and the Galilee
d) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
e) Ministry of Science and Technology
f) Ministry of Tourism
KESEF Institute, PO Box 16380, Jerusalem 91163, Israel