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Item Restricted Impact of public sector privatization in Saudi Arabia: An Economic Perspective(university of essex, 2024-09-06) Alnafisah, Abdulrahman; Zhang, KaiThis paper examines the economic impact of privatization in Saudi Arabia, focusing on key sectors such as energy, telecommunications, transportation, healthcare, and education within the framework of the Vision 2030 initiative. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of GDP contributions, employment trends, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows with qualitative assessments of sector-specific outcomes. The findings reveal that privatization has led to significant improvements in efficiency, innovation, and global competitiveness across various sectors, contributing to the Kingdom's broader economic diversification goals. Notably, the analysis shows a substantial increase in FDI inflows, particularly in sectors like transportation, manufacturing, and trade, indicating that privatization has made Saudi Arabia a more attractive destination for global investors. However, challenges such as job displacement, market concentration, and potential social inequalities have also emerged, highlighting the need for robust regulatory frameworks and careful management to ensure equitable growth. The paper concludes that while privatization has largely succeeded in reducing the government's economic role and fostering private sector development, ongoing efforts to balance economic efficiency with social equity will be critical for the long-term success of Saudi Arabia's economic transformation under Vision 2030.38 0Item Restricted Privatization of sports in saudi arabia under new public management reforms(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-12-01) Alshathri, Turki; Freaser, AlecCountries around the globe are increasingly embracing new public management reforms, aiming to enhance the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of public service delivery mechanisms. While such reforms are often hailed for positive outcomes like privatisation, they are not without controversy. Critics argue that these processes are fraught with challenges, including conflicts between private-sector practices and public-sector norms and the absence of robust empirical models for evaluating the impact of these reforms on public-sector delivery. This study focuses on the privatisation of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia, seeking to unravel the complex issues influencing the process. By exploring this specific aspect of privatisation, the research aims to bridge a gap in the existing literature and contribute to a broader understanding of the relationship between New Public Management reforms and the privatisation of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia.39 0