Quango example sentences

Related (3): bureaucracy, state-funded, non-governmental

quan·go

noun BRITISH ENGLISH

quango (noun) · quangos (plural noun)

  - a semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.

Synonyms

committee, council, panel, directorate, commission, group, delegation, delegates, trustees, convocation

"Quango" Example Sentences

1. "Quango" is an acronym for quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation.
2. The "quango" was created to provide an independent voice on the issue.
3. The "quango" is funded by the government, but is independent in its decision-making.
4. The "quango" was set up to provide advice on the subject.
5. The "quango" has been criticised for its lack of transparency.
6. The "quango" has been accused of wasting public money.
7. The government has announced plans to abolish the "quango".
8. The "quango" has been accused of having too much power.
9. The "quango" has been criticised for its lack of accountability.
10. The "quango" has been accused of being too bureaucratic.
11. The "quango" has come under fire for its lack of public consultation.
12. The "quango" has been criticised for its lack of independence.
13. The "quango" has been accused of being too secretive.
14. The "quango" has been accused of being too politicised.
15. The "quango" has been accused of being too unaccountable.
16. The "quango" has been accused of having too much influence.
17. The "quango" has been described as a 'shadow government'.
18. The "quango" has been accused of being too expensive.
19. The "quango" has been criticised for its lack of effective oversight.
20. The "quango" has been accused of failing to meet its objectives.

Common Phases

Quasi-autonomous; Non-governmental; Organisation

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