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agency (organization)  

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  • In this entry, the concept of “agencies” is defined, and a short review of its history and relevance for public administration practice is provided. Finally, some key issues that have emerged from the evergrowing literature on this topic will be discussed. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Agencies]

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