Lessons for privatizers

Privatization: Keep the state out of business

Privatization: Keep the state out of business

Countries privatizing today have a huge advantage as a result of the experience gained during the past 15 years or so. “And those countries that don’t get it right today simply haven’t done enough to capitalize on this knowledge base,” says Roger Leeds of the Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies in Washington. So, what are the seminal lessons?

  • Get commitment at the top

    Successful privatizers face entrenched opposition to reform.

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