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Author: sn3573r

Leaking money. The finance costs of privatised water and regulation in England and Wales: Scottish public ownership shows potential savings by David Hall and Conor Gray

On 25 March 2025 By sn3573r In Uncategorised

The financial costs of the privatised water and sewerage companies of England and Wales averaged 35% of company revenue from customer bills in 2023-24o These costs are the return on capital to private shareholders and …

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Exciting PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Decarbonising the Energy Sector in the Global South

On 24 February 2025 By sn3573r In Uncategorised

The energy sector is responsible for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions, making its decarbonisation a top priority in combating climate change. Despite growing recognition of the public sector’s potential to drive just …

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Exciting PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Decarbonising Public Transport in the Global South

On 24 February 2025 By sn3573r In Uncategorised

Transport is one of the world’s largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and its decarbonisation is critical for achieving global climate targets. Yet, despite growing evidence that public ownership can significantly enhance sustainability and equity …

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French Early Child Education and Care Companies EPSU Report (10th June, 2024)

On 30 January 2025 By sn3573r In Featured

(10 June 2024) Across the globe we observe a growing involvement of private actors in early child education and care (ECEC) and Europe is no exception. The increasing marketisation of nurseries undermines equitable and universal …

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The Privatisation Playbook (29 October, 2024)

On 30 January 2025 By sn3573r In Featured

This factbook provides detailed statistics, research and quotes from around the world to illustrate the impact of increased private equity and privatisation in the childcare sector. This Global Day of Care and Support , Public …

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“Hollowed out: the growing impact of consultancy in public administration” by Vera Weghmann & Kyla Sankey (2022) EPSU Report

On 30 January 2025 By sn3573r In Featured
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Waste to Energy: A privatised false solution (8th February, 2024)

On 30 January 2025 By sn3573r In Featured

Longread by Vera Weghmann published on Transnational Institute website 8th February 2024

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