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This publication highlights the historical shift from public to private provision of essential services like education and healthcare due to neoliberal policies, which has exacerbated inequalities. The report stresses the necessity for States to ensure access to quality public services, regulate private actors to prevent human rights abuses and maintain non-commercial, democratically accountable social services. It provides guidelines for State responsibilities, including funding, regulation and public participation, while warning against retrogressive measures and ensuring that private involvement does not undermine public service quality or accessibility.