VOL. XLI

No. 18

4-May-1998

JORDAN

Jordan More Committed To Its Privatization Program

The Jordanian Government's recent announcement that it is seeking bids for theprivatization of the Aqaba Railway is the most recent in a series of announcements aimedat convincing the international community that it is serious about the privatization ofits utilities. According to the Arabic language daily al-Hayat, 16 internationaland local companies have been invited to bid for a stake in the railway and bids...