Economic and social impact of privatisation of state-owned enterprises in Africa / Mike I. Obadan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Obadan, Michael I.

Series:

Green book (Codesria)

Codesria green book series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Privatization--Africa.

Privatization.

Government corporations--Africa.

Government corporations.

Africa--Economic policy.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (90 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Dakar, Senegal : Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The case for privatization, whether defined in a broad or narrow sense, has been forcefully made by its advocates against the backdrop of the much advertised poor performances of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and theoretical arguments relating to the efficiency of private firms over public enterprises. [...] In spite of this, since the late 1980's, privatization has been stepped up in almost all African countries. And after about two decades of vigorous implementation of privatization programmes in Africa, there is a compelling need for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of various privatization issues, particularly the economic and social impact. This book thus establishes a clear case for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the impact of privatization in Africa. Specifically, the book provides a state-of-the art review of privatization issues and research questions as a prelude to an in-depth study of the economic and social impact of privatization. In the light of the rich insights brought to bear on the issues, this book should stimulate the interest of researchers, donors and policy makers to undertake or support the follow-up in-depth research envisaged.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. State-owned enterprises and the privatization debate

Chapter 3. The case for privatization

Chapter 4. Concept of privatization

Chapter 5. Objectives of privatization

Chapter 6. Principles and methods of privatization

Chapter 7. State of Africa's privatization

Chapter 8. Impact of privatization: theoretical predictions

Chapter 9. Impact of privatization: empirical evidence

Chapter 10. Need for research and summary of research issues.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [72]-80).

ISBN:

9786612901577

9781282901575

1282901575

9782869784222

2869784228

9782869783782

2869783787

9782869782877

286978287X

OCLC:

741350897