Re. interesting arrangement --- Certainly, the arrangements brings positive aspects. At the same time, critics argue that this could create a 'special' relationship between certain businesses and the government, putting into check the impartiality of public service. Businesses have "entry points" which could be used for lobbying or acquiring access to privileged information. It would be interesting to hear what you think, colleagues.

Source author: Marília Maciel MariliaM@diplomacy.edu