Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 27

4-July-2005

BAHRAIN

Government Commissions Study To Examine Privatization Strategy For Power Sector

The cabinet has commissioned a study to look at options for full privatization of the power sector within the next five years, according to a Bahrain Tribune report of 27 June. The plan foresees power and water plants transferred to a government-owned institution to prepare them for privatization five years later. The production and distribution of...