privately-run programs
[ˈpraɪvətli rʌn ˈproʊɡræmz]
nounpl: privately-run programs
programas administrados pelo setor privado
1. Educational, social, or service initiatives managed and funded by private companies or organizations rather than government institutions
The city has invested in privately-run programs to provide job training for unemployed workers.
A cidade investiu em programas administrados pelo setor privado para fornecer treinamento profissional aos desempregados.
2. Activities or services operated by private entities with profit or efficiency motives
Privately-run programs often offer more flexibility in curriculum design compared to public education.
Os programas administrados pelo setor privado frequentemente oferecem mais flexibilidade no desenho do currículo em comparação com a educação pública.
In Brazil, there has been increasing debate about privately-run programs, particularly in education and healthcare, reflecting tensions between public welfare provision and market-driven solutions. In the USA, privately-run programs are common in education (charter schools, private universities) and social services, often seen as alternatives or supplements to government services. The term carries different connotations depending on political perspective regarding government's role in society.
Related Idioms & Phrases
privatization of services
outsourcing to the private sector
public-private partnership
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