Towards New Arrangements for State Ownership in the Middle East and North Africa Contributor(s): Oecd Publishing (Author) |
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ISBN: 9264110909 ISBN-13: 9789264110908 Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development OUR PRICE: $46.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - General - Political Science | Constitutions |
Dewey: 342.02 |
Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.55 lbs) 172 pages |
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Publisher Description: The role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Middle East and North African economies (MENA) has historically been and remains significant in terms of their contribution to the economic value added, employment and the provision of vital services. State-owned enterprises operate across a wide range of sectors in the region - hydrocarbons, banking, construction - but also in network industries. Despite the privatisations carried out during the 1980-1990s, the role of the state in Arab economies has not declined and in many ways have indeed increased, reflecting the growth of oil and gas SOEs, sovereign wealth funds and infrastructure development projects, often carried out with the involvement of the state. This publication seeks to provide insight into the varied and rich experience in SOE reform in the region over the past decade, highlighting reform initiatives undertaken at national and country specific levels. It is unique in highlighting the challenges faced by policymakers in reforming the governance of regional SOEs |