publicinstitution
A public institution is an organization that operates in the public interest and is funded, governed, or controlled by government entities, public authorities, or other public bodies. Public institutions are intended to serve citizens and communities rather than private interests, and they are typically subject to legal mandates, public accountability, and democratic oversight.
Funding and accountability: Public institutions receive funding from tax revenue, fees, grants, or other public funds.
Types and examples: central government ministries and agencies, regional or local authorities, state-owned enterprises, public universities,
Functions: deliver essential public services, regulate sectors to protect public interest, manage infrastructure, administer welfare programs,
Challenges and reforms: debates about efficiency, accountability, and equity; mechanisms like performance metrics, transparency regimes, decentralization,