governmentlinked
Government-linked describes individuals, organizations, or assets that maintain formal ties to a government or are closely influenced by it. This can include ownership stakes, board representation, regulatory oversight, or close collaboration with government ministries. In business and finance, the term is often used to describe government-linked companies (GLCs) or government-linked investment entities, which are state-owned or government-controlled firms and funds that pursue public policy objectives alongside commercial goals.
GLCs can be wholly owned by the state or partially owned with significant government influence over strategy
Governance of government-linked entities typically involves oversight by government ministries or statutory bodies, with boards that
Related terms include state-owned enterprises, government-linked investment corporations, and sovereign wealth funds.