La privatisation des services publics en Afrique subsaharienne. Enjeux et incertitudes

Patrick Plane

Revue Économique, 1996, vol. 47, issue 6, 1409-1421

Abstract: [eng] African countries have launched a process of privatization (lato sensu) of their public utilities. We suggest that where there is no transfer of management the strengthening of the private sector may not be sufficient to induce improvement of organizational efficiency. Privatization may apply to a monopoly ; we thus discuss the role of a regulating agency, as well as the importance of trust that stems from reputation effects. Privatization may also involve measures that introduce compe­tition which some African countries have already experienced. [fre] Les services publics africains sont entrés dans une phase de privatisation au sens le plus large du terme. En deçà d'un transfert de la gestion, on suggère que le renforcement du secteur privé n'a pas été suffisant pour susciter une réelle amélioration de l'efficacité organisationnelle. La privatisation peut être conçue en maintenant le monopole ; on discute alors l'intérêt très relatif d'une agence de réglementation, mais aussi le rôle de la confiance fondée sur des effets de réputa­tion. La privatisation peut aussi reposer sur des techniques de démonopolisation dont l'Afrique offre déjà quelques expériences.

Date: 1996
Note: DOI:10.3406/reco.1996.409856
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