Private sector participation management

Government needs to be better educated in the realities of the marketplace but even in civilian research and development, its actions cannot be guided solely by them. Nor is the reconciliation of government and industry interests simply a matter of consulting one another. If the previous hypotheses are correct, what is required is the institutionalization of private sector participation in public policy decisions and management. This proposition is radically at odds with the more extreme versions of the "hands off" philosophy of some executives in industry and the "arm s length" philosophy of some officials, in government. 

Who are the likely winners and losers from the proposed subsidies Can their support for the scheme be achieved In the process of gathering information on the roles and interests of various stakeholders in the health problem, opportunities may arise to identify potential partnerships and to float the idea of a voucher scheme with potential partners. How open is the ministry of health to a scheme that effectively breaks its provider monopoly over the use of subsidies How willing would private providers be to entering into a partnership with the public sector, to bid for a contract, to accept vouchers as payment, to sign contracts for services, to follow a strict patient management protocol, to participate in an accreditation scheme Assessing different stakeholders reactions can provide a valuable input to the next phase, the feasibility assessment. 

Such measures would improve the opportunities for investors in the natural gas sector, and restructure the gas market and also promote the direct private participation. However, in-depth analytical skills, management and administrative capacity will be needed in order to operate the companies, and to resolve problems such as non-payment and administrative interference in commercial activities. 

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