Group Discussions

 

Group A:

 

Themes/Issues of Discussion

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Framework for Privatisation/Public-Private Partnership

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Preconditions for Successful Implementation

 

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General Guidelines for NAM Member Countries

 

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Follow-up Recommendations for NAM CSSTC

 

 

Discussion Outcomes

 

1.   Preconditions for Successful Implementation of Privatisation and Public-Private Partnership

● Political Stability

● Political Commitment to Privatisation

● Public Awareness and Support

● Consensus of Stakeholders

● Existence of Enterprise Culture/Strong Private Sector

● Appropriate Legal Framework

● Open Market

 

2.   Framework for Privatisation / Public-Private Partnership

  Policy Framework

  Legal Framework

  Implementation Framework

  Regulatory Framework

  Monitoring and Evaluation of Privatisation and Public-Private Partnership

 

3.   Policy Framework

  Enhancement of Efficiency and Competition

  Reduce Budgetary Deficit and Subsidies

  Increasing Local and Foreign Investment

  Benefiting from Multi-National Companies in Areas of Management,

    Expertise and Technological Transfer

  Maintaining Secured Employment

  Broaden Share Holding / Ownership Base

  Develop / Strengthen Stock Market

 

4.   Legal Framework

  Enactment of Law to Ensure Smooth Implementation of Privatisation and

    Public-Private Partnership

  Legal Reform / Improvement in Other Law

  New Legislation Where Necessary

 

5.   Implementation Framework

  Establish High Level Committee (Cabinet Committee) to Oversee and Guide

  Establish Implementation Agency (Privatisation Commission)

  Define and Notify Privatisation Process / Lay Down Procedures

  Advertise and Set up Website

 

6.   Regulatory Framework

  Establish Regulatory Bodies and Enact Legislation to Protect Interest of

    Investors and Consumers

  Provision for Negotiation / Arbitration in Case of Disputes

 

7.   General Guidelines for NAM Member Countries

  Rapid Privatisation or Public-Private Partnership to improve Efficiency,

    Competition, Quality of Goods and Services and to Reduce Budget

    Deficit and Subsidies

  All SOEs Should be Considered for Privatisation

  Ensure Political Stability, Satisfactory Law and Order Conditions to

    Attract Investors

  The Right of Local and Foreign Investors and Consumers Must be

    Protected through Regulatory Framework (as per International Practice)

  Privatisation and Public-Private Partnership Should be Open to

    Foreigners to Attract Foreign Investment, Experts and Technology

  Reform Financial System

  Seminars, Workshops and Road Shows on Privatisation and Public-

    Private Partnership Should be Organised

 

8.   Follow up Recommendations for NAM CSSTC

  The Recommendations of Experts Group Meeting Should be Published

    and Circulated Amongst NAM Member Countries

  Another Group Meeting with Focus on Public-Private Partnership Should be Organised

  Exchange Information Through Networking Among NAM Member Countries

  Exchange of Experts to Share Experiences and Transfer Expertise