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The article discusses how Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Netherlands may lack transparency, which could threaten democratic accountability. PPPs involve public bodies working with private companies to provide public services, but not all information is shared with the public, especially commercially sensitive details. Transparency is crucial for holding the government accountable. Studies from other countries show a lack of transparency in PPPs. The author conducted research on Dutch PPPs to see if transparency is an issue. The paper concludes with recommendations on improving transparency in PPPs.