Introduction

Ghulam Samad () and Naseem Faraz ()
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Ghulam Samad: CAREC Institute
Naseem Faraz: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Chapter Chapter 1 in The Face of Privatization in Pakistan, 2024, pp 1-4 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This book offers a comprehensive assessment of privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Pakistan, initiated in the 1990s as part of the IMF’s Structural Adjustment Program. Government was aimed at reducing the high fiscal burden through privatization proceeds, this policy sought to enhance efficiency and economic growth. During past three decades, privatization has been implemented across important sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and finance. This privatization process has sparked an intense debate, with criticisms focusing on performance of privatized SOEs, potential job losses, political gain, and reduced access to essential services for the poorer segments of society. The book delves into a data-driven examination of the privatization outcomes, exploring the operational, financial, and socio-economic effects across various sectors. It argues for a balanced approach that neither fully embraces nationalization nor aggressive privatization. It suggests the adoption of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a viable alternative to improve efficiency while maintaining strategic control over essential services. This scholarly work aims to contribute significantly to the discourse on economic reform and governance in Pakistan, offering a path forward that could influence future policy decisions and economic stability in the region.

Keywords: Macroeconomic challenges; SOE inefficiencies; Privatization program; Fiscal deficit; Public-Private partnerships; Regulatory framework (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8385-4_1

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