Quangos are

a. a pejorative term political opponents use against each other

b. quasi-nongovernmental organizations that take responsibility for specific functions and combine government and private sector expertise.
c. private enterprises that have taken control over traditionally public-owned entities like the mail service.
d. international companies headquartered in another country.
e. government initiatives to expand private investment in capital projects, like the building of schools and hospitals.


a

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