The Ghost Library of Alberto Manguel: A Donation and Municipal Decision Stalled

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Municipal approval without scrutiny undermines public trust and resource efficiency. | The donation of 40,000 books to Lisbon's public institution is a positive act of cultural preservation and access to knowledge. However, the municipal decision to approve the project without proper scrutiny or feasibility planning undermines transparency, accountability, and effective public resource management, creating a stalled and costly outcome.