Multilateral Investment Grnt

PrivatizationLink is a marketing and information service providing information on current investment opportunities arising from privatization in developing countries and economies in transition. First launched in 1998, this MIGA investment information service features detailed profiles of enterprises slated for divestiture in emerging markets. The... Financial Times chose PrivatizationLink as a finalist in the 1999 Business Web Site of the Year award in the public sector category, marking the second consecutive year MIGA Web sites have been in the finals for this award. The service provides privatization agencies a cost-effective marketing tool to attract bidders for state-owned assets, reduces transaction costs by giving investors crucial timely information (such as bid dates) on investment opportunities, and fosters transparency in the privatization process. It is a working example of how the World Bank Group can leverage its resources and global network as a "knowledge bank" for its client constituencies. PrivatizationLink normally features around 500 profiles of enterprises currently being offered for sale to domestic and foreign investors. These profiles are sourced directly from privatization agencies and packaged with relevant background information on the privatization program and bidding procedures. The service's search and browse capabilities allow investors to easily identify relevant investment opportunities worldwide, both by country and sector. In addition, this new release of PrivatizationLink also features announcements of consultant tenders for privatization advisory services from privatization agencies. PrivatizationLink provides privatization information for over 70 developing countries and lists about 8,000 privatization professionals and potential investors in its Business Directory. Along with the details of current investment opportunities, PrivatizationLink's database of background data features: (1) one page fact sheets summarizing the status of the privatization program in key countries ...Read More