Which of the following actors is considered an 'Informal' participant in the policy-making process?
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Correct answer: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Formal participants are those with constitutional or legal authority like the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. Informal participants include CSOs, NGOs, Media, and Interest Groups who influence policy without legal decision-making power.
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