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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

Segment of the economy not run by government, including households, sole traders, partnerships and companies. (Source: GEMET/ODE)
The private sector comprises private corporations, households and non-profit institutions serving households. (Source: OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms)

Hierarchy

Related terms:
business
corporation
private stakeholder
company
industry
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