Participation of the civil society, private sector entrepreneurs, employees, citizens and association of citizens in the policy making processes is critical if the state and the government are to improve the transparency, quality and effectiveness of their policies, thereby consolidating their legitimacy. Similarly, private companies and busi-ness community obviously have an interest in being involved in economic policy making, since they play a crucial role in the creation of the national wealth. Lastly, development partners, who have recently put greater emphasis on the growth of the private sector, have stressed the need for fostering a...