Privatization Trends

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

Chapter Chapter 2 in The Face of Privatization in Pakistan, 2024, pp 7-15 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The privatization process in Pakistan from a regulated to a market-oriented economy has spanned over a period of three decades. This chapter offers insight on the historical context of this economic policy shifts, emphasizing on the transition from nationalization in the 1970s to extensive reforms in the 1990s. It also outlines three distinct phases of privatization, from aggressive disinvestment and regulatory reforms in the 1990s to continued divestment efforts post-2008. While privatization has led to revenue boosts in sectors like energy and telecommunications, challenges such as unit closures post-privatization have hindered sustainable growth. Moreover, global examples underscore the diverse outcomes of privatization, emphasizing the need for context-specific approaches and robust regulatory frameworks.

Keywords: Privatization history; Development policy; Nationalization strategy; Market-based economy; Privatization efforts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8385-4_2

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