Hanin Hijab, 09 July 2017
The concept of technocracy
Technocracy is a word of Greek origin consisting of two parts: Techni in the artistic and technical sense, Kratos means authority and rule. Technically, technocracy means the application of a studied scientific method by individuals who possess a great deal of technical skills. and leadership qualities, and scientific certificates, and technological knowledge with the aim of solving social problems facing citizens, To advance society, Increasing the level of well-being.
The beginning of technocracy
Technocracy began in 1932 in the United States. The technocrats were a group of specialists in engineering, architecture, and economics who called for measuring social phenomena. Then deriving laws from them that are suitable for ruling on these phenomena, But the economics of a complex social system dominated by politicians, No one can understand it except them. It must be managed by economic affairs management specialists, scientists and engineers. This call was a retroactive effect that resulted automatically from technological progress.
What is technocratic government?
The term technocratic government is used today to describe a form of government, It is the government of competencies or techniques that have recently emerged as a result of technical progress. A technocratic government is a non-partisan government. And its members as well, It is a government specialized in industrial, commercial and economic matters only. It is concerned with employing competencies based on technological knowledge, Regardless of any political affiliations, or religious, Or ethnic.
Who is the technocratic man?
The technocrat is a statesman who has decision-making power. He holds an important position without being elected. He is an expert in his field of work. The government assigned him to perform certain tasks during a temporary period without him having any future ambitions to permanently occupy the position or other positions. He uses his ability and scientific and practical experience to clarify a plan. Then work to make it successful. Examples of technocrats in the country include: Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Agriculture, In other words, this man has control over power through rational legitimacy. He is the founding and mastermind of modernizing society. He also has absolute powers when assigned the tasks required of him.
Is the technocratic man independent?
We previously explained the mechanism for appointing the technocratic man in the state and how it is done by the government, including its political blocs. Or from the Prime Minister, Or the president himself, Therefore, the man will remain affiliated with the party that nominated him. Therefore, it is not independent in every sense of the word. And he will perhaps involuntarily follow some affiliation, or to some block, Or to a man superior to him who was the reason for his appointment.
