SUMMARY
Abstract: This report has been prepared as part of the secretariat's work programme to provide information to port authorities and Government to assist them in establishing commercial arrangements with the private sector that will provide more efficient transport facilities to promote trade. The guidelines have been prepared to assist port authorities and Governments to better evaluate the potential impacts of various alternatives and decide on the most appropriate procedures. To be successful, a privatization scheme must be tailored to the specific conditions and characteristics of the environment. Thus the guidelines aim to serve as a "checklist" for the purpose of privatizing port assets and as a reminder of the most crucial factors to be considered
