Privatization, as defined on Wikipedia, is the process of transferring ownership of a business, or public service from the public sector (government) to the private sector (business).
There are several types of privatization, and obviously this topic is controversial for many. Proponents of privatization believe that private market factors can more efficiently deliver services than government due to free market competition. In general, it is argued that over time this will lead to lower prices, improved quality, more choices, less corruption, less red tape, and quicker delivery. Conversely, opponents of privatization argue that a government which runs nationalized enterprises poorly will lose public support and votes, while a government which runs those enterprises well will gain public support and votes. Thus, democratic governments do have an incentive to maximize efficiency in nationalized companies, due to the pressure of future elections.
FPM, in its 2005 electoral program, declared its favor for developing and implementing a privatization program.
FPM Electoral Program 2005
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Adopt initial plan for rectifying defects in privatization program institutions. Candidates for privatization are :- MEA
- EDL
- Casino du Liban
- PTT
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In its 2009 electoral program, FPM states its favor for privatization of the telecommunication sector, while revising or amending the concept of privatization.
FPM Electoral rogram 2009
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إنشاء شركة "اتّصالات لبنان" خطوةً أساسيةً لتحرير القطاع وخصخصته، وإعطاؤها كلّ الدعم، لتكون المشغل الوطني والشركة الأولى في لبنان، تمهيداً لانتقالها إلى سائر دول العالم.
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إعتماد الخصخصة مع تغيير مفهومها المعتمد سابقاً، من كونها على حساب الدولة لمصلحة الشركات الخاصّة الأجنبيّة، إلى كونها لحساب الاقتصاد الوطني، ولمصلحة الشركات الخاصّة اللبنانية معاً، عبر:
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Liban Telecom
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Where do you stand in front of this?
Are you completely against?
completely in favor?
or in between?
Is Privatization s necessity to move our country to the next level of building the state?
Which sector do u think should be Privatized? which doesnt?