Foreword: A Recipe for Effecting Institutional Changes to Achieve Privatization

Symposium A Recipe for Effecting Institutional Changes to Achieve Privatization ..Of the many questions raised by privatization, this mini-conference will focus on the how in different countries: developed and developing, Western countries and the Eastern bloc (including China), emphasizing methodology and cultural traits. Clearly, the how will differ in fundamental aspects depending on the political and economic conditions of countries in which the process is taking place The focus on the how, however, does not mean that we will not consider other important questions that the movement to privatize raises. The papers presented in this mini-conference reflect a wide range of questions and this forward offers a background for the more detailed discussions that follow