The Project

Project objectives

• Description and analysis of liberalisation and privatisation processes in the sectors of electricity, postal services, healthcare and local transport in six European countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK)
• Assessment of the impact of liberalisation and privatisation on employment, labour relations and productivity
• Creation of knowledge about restructuring processes and the management of change at the company level in the selected sectors
• Assessment of the impact of privatisation and liberalisation on quality, accessibility and accountability of public services
• The project will take into account the specific needs and requirements of different stakeholders in the provision of public services, involve stakeholders in the research process and develop policy-relevant conclusions