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(a) "Strong PMO is anti-thesis to the feature of collective responsibility of Council of Ministers." Examine the issues in relation to the position of PMO vis-à-vis Council of Ministers in the light of this statement. (20 marks)

(b) Capacity issues relating to employees have hampered the implementation of several government programmes. Trace the reasons in the context of the provisions of the National Training Policy, 2012. (20 marks)

(c) The strategy to deal with the non-performing assets of banks may lead to overburdened taxpayers. Examine the role of government to protect the interests of both. (10 marks)