Going private
Tags: PRIVATIZATION; BUILD operate transfer; MIDDLE East -- Economic conditions; IRAQ War, 2003-2011; PRIVATE sector
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- Taking a private interest. Robson, Victoria // MEED: Middle East Economic Digest;10/6/2006, Vol. 50 Issue 40, p8
The article considers the progress of the regional private equity industry in the Middle East as of October 2006. The development of the private equity industry requires a dynamic private sector, but opportunities for equity investments remain tight without more liberalization. Paradoxically,...
- A New Board. Williams, Kathryn // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition);7/5/2004, Vol. 144 Issue 1, p6
Reports that Monopoly has a spinoff with a political agenda called "Contractopoly," available for a virtual tour on the Center for American Progress website. Focus on allegations of shady connections between U.S. business and politics in postwar Iraq; Cronyism as the object of the game.
- A New Board. Williams, Kathryn // Newsweek (Pacific Edition);7/5/2004, Vol. 144 Issue 1, p6
Reports that Monopoly has a spinoff with a political agenda called "Contractopoly," available for a virtual tour on the Center for American Progress website. Focus on allegations of shady connections between U.S. business and politics in postwar Iraq; Cronyism as the object of the game.
- Heroes for Hire. Andel, Tom // Material Handling Management;Dec2004, Vol. 59 Issue 12, p7
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- The Guerilla War. Zinsmeister, Karl // American Enterprise;Apr2004, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p18
Discusses the combat operations and reconstruction work of U.S. troops in the Iraq War. Number of people who have been killed when a Red Cross medical helicopter was shot down in Fallujah; Percentage of Bagdadis who said that the troops had behaved badly during the invasion, according to a...
- On a roll. // MEED: Middle East Economic Digest;9/12/2003, Vol. 47 Issue 37, p27
Focuses on the construction industry of the Middle East as of September 2003. Impact of the Iraqi War and oil prices on the industry; Prospect of an increased construction activity; Return of oil, gas and power projects.
- WHY THE MIDDLE EAST NEEDS THE PRIVATE SECTOR. Kovac, Matt // ICIS Chemical Business;4/9/2007, Vol. 2 Issue 61, p15
The article discusses the value of the private sector in the economy of the Middle East. It expresses concern over the region's too much reliance on the petroleum industry. Apicorp highlighted that, in the absence of alternative and less volatile assets, petroleum revenues will not meet...
- Harnessing human capital. KOTILAINE, JARMO // MEED: Middle East Economic Digest;12/312010, Vol. 54 Issue 53, p18
The article discusses the impact of rapid population growth on economy in the Middle East. It states that the population in the region is expected to increase at a rate of 1.5 percent per year and reach 500 million in 2020. According to it, the region would have to focus on education, training,...
- REGIONAL RISK PROFILE. // Middle East Monitor: The Gulf;Nov2003, Vol. 13 Issue 11, p1
The article reports that the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is gearing up for a long-term role in Iraq following the end of the rule of Saddam Hussein. The U.A.E. is also likely to play a prominent aid role in Iraq, which will be welcomed by the Coalition Provisional Authority. The U.A.E. is...
