Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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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 2030.11 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.19 0Item Restricted THE MOVEMENT TO PRIVATIZE PUBLIC ENTITIES IN SAUDI ARABIA: THE PERCEPTION OF FINANCIAL OFFICERS, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, AND LAWYERS(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-08-21) Alzeer, Eman; Meazell, ChristopherOver the years, several developed countries (e.g., the United States, Japan, Canada, and Western Europe) have launched countless privatization programs due to the benefits of involving the private sector in providing public services. These benefits include cost reduction, quality of service, sources of revenue, expertise, timeline, flexibility, and risk transfer, to name just a few. The development of privatization in Saudi Arabia has moved through four stages, including zero privatization (before 1923), privatization with no or little regulation (1923 to 1984), privatization with regulations (1984 to 2018), and the establishment of the National Center for Privatization (2018 to Current). The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of transferring public ownership to private ownership in Saudi Arabia based on ten participants’ perceptions. A semi-structured interview was conducted with ten employees who worked in a governmental entity that handles privatization-related work, including financial officers, financial analysts, and lawyers. I discussed three major findings related to the process and procedures of privatization in Saudi Arabia, including (a) lack of prior knowledge that employees had about privatization and how it is important for them to improve their knowledge, (b) insufficient professional development for employees and how this insufficient preparation impacted their skills and knowledge, and (c) the employees’ positive hope of long-term outcomes of privatization and how this positive hope can impact society. At the end, I share the implication of this study, mention the limitations, and provide a set of recommendations.57 0