The motivations for state ownership can wax and wane over time, but state-owned enterprises (SOEs) appear to be an enduring feature of the economic landscape and will remain an influential force globally for some years to come. As such, it is important to ensure that – whether held nationally, regionally or locally – the state’s investments actually deliver the societal outcomes desired.
In this report, we address the following key questions which we believe are essential for a robust discussion around the nature and extent of state ownership: