quangos

[US]/'kwæŋɡo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Semi-official organization;Government organization of a semi-independent country.

Example Sentences

The government established a new quango to oversee environmental regulations.

Quangos play a significant role in the implementation of public policies.

There is ongoing debate about the accountability of quangos.

Quangos often operate at arm's length from the government.

The quango is responsible for allocating funding for cultural projects.

Critics argue that quangos lack transparency in their decision-making processes.

The quango was criticized for its inefficiency in delivering services.

Quangos are often involved in regulating specific industries.

The quango's role is to provide independent advice to the government.

The quango was accused of favoritism in awarding contracts.

Real-world Examples

And it's especially dangerous if there's a quango lurking in the wings.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

It takes two to quango, Minister.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

What about my quango abolition paper?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

15, Secretary-General of the Arts Council, the biggest quango of them all.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

You see, the ideal quango appointee is a black, Welsh, disabled woman Trade Unionist.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Have you ever thought of serving on a quango?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Hand all the quango appointments over to a Select Committee of Parliament.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

And what about my quango paper then?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

But it is your opinions and your integrity that would make you such a valuable member of this quango.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

But of course, it would need too some very able people, some people who have studied quangos and knew the abuses of the system.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

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