VOL. XLII

No 43

25-October-1999

JORDAN

Jordan Plans Major Privatization Boost Before Year-End

Following years of reassurances that privatization isimminent and a number of half-hearted, subsequently aborted, attempts, theJordanian Government appears to be taking tangible steps to privatize some ofits key sectors. It now seems likely that the divestment of both the statetelecommunications company and the national airline will commence before theend of this year. The winning bidder for a 40-49%...